10,168 Starlink Satellites in Orbit, X Report 6 Apr 2026
Current number of Starlink satellites in orbit April 2026: 10,168 working of 10,177 tracked, 11,724 launched. Fleet health tops 99.9%.
STARLINK-30592 (58102)
COSPAR: 2023-161F | Alt Name: Starlink 30592
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NORAD ID
58102
International Designator
2023-161F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:44:18 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
272.17°
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Argument of Perigee
94.80°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30592
Alternative Name
Starlink 30592
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58102U 23161F 26200.44743904 .00000023 00000+0 11826-4 0 9990
2 58102 53.1588 272.1657 0001095 94.7990 265.3138 15.34384182154615
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30592 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, identified by NORAD CAT ID 58102 and OBJECT ID 2023-161F. Launched on October 21, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was manufactured by SPXS for SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, equipped with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and features Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 7-5-06
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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