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STARLINK-30600 (58100)
COSPAR: 2023-161D | Alt Name: Starlink 30600
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58100
International Designator
2023-161D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:45:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
271.53°
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Argument of Perigee
66.81°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30600
Alternative Name
Starlink 30600
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58100U 23161D 26200.57351750 .00016392 00000+0 49613-3 0 9996
2 58100 53.1595 271.5252 0001406 66.8080 293.3071 15.34340797154634
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30600 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-161D) is a Starlink v2 Mini model manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes and owned by the same entity. Launched on October 21, 2023 from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg and its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, but additional details such as RCS, ADCS, color, transmission frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, and sources are not provided.
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 7-5-04
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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