STARLINK-30607 (58099)

COSPAR: 2023-161C | Alt Name: Starlink 30607

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 21, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58099

International Designator

2023-161C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:33:26 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

263.54°

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Argument of Perigee

76.99°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30607

Alternative Name

Starlink 30607

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58099U 23161C   26200.43989383 -.00000244  00000+0  38744-5 0  9992

2 58099  53.1594 263.5364 0000985  76.9919 283.1192 15.30192432154727

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Summary

STARLINK-30607, also known as Starlink 30607, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 21, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite features a configuration called "Starlink v2 Mini" with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter. Its span is 29 meters, indicating it likely deploys solar arrays for power generation. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-30607 supports communication missions and utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its equipment includes solar arrays and batteries to ensure power supply while in orbit. The satellite's shape is described as a box with pan configuration.

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

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 7-5-03

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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