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STARLINK-30614 (58098)
COSPAR: 2023-161B | Alt Name: Starlink 30614
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58098
International Designator
2023-161B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:43:23 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
271.78°
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Argument of Perigee
82.51°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30614
Alternative Name
Starlink 30614
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58098U 23161B 26200.61346971 .00001533 00000+0 56483-4 0 9991
2 58098 53.1598 271.7784 0000963 82.5091 277.6020 15.34397782154634
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30614, also known as Starlink 30614, is a member of the Starlink Group 7-5-02 and operates under the mission for communication purposes. Launched on October 21, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it belongs to the Starlink V2M bus configuration with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems along with optical inter-satellite links for communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Starlink is a satellite constellation developed by SpaceX with the aim of providing global broadband internet coverage. Thousands of small satellites are deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), enabling high-speed internet access even in remote areas. However, the rapid increase in satellites raises concerns about space debris and the potential for collisions, which can lead to further debris creation and endanger other spacecraft. Additionally, the sheer number of Starlink satellites can affect astronomical observations by increasing light pollution. Proper deorbiting plans and international coordination are essential to mitigate these challenges and ensure long-term sustainability in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
4.1
Span
29
Dry Mass
700
Launch Mass
730
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-5-02
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink V2M
Configuration
Starlink v2 Mini
Motor
Argon ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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