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STARLINK-30589 (58103)
COSPAR: 2023-161G | Alt Name: Starlink 30589
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58103
International Designator
2023-161G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:15:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
273.52°
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Argument of Perigee
94.34°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30589
Alternative Name
Starlink 30589
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 58103U 23161G 26200.46932943 -.00000670 00000+0 -10524-4 0 9990
2 58103 53.1580 273.5175 0000900 94.3420 265.7684 15.30193542154597
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30589, also known as Starlink 30589, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-5-07 payload. Launched on October 21, 2023 from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has an OBJECT_ID of 2023-161G and a NORAD_CAT_ID of 58103. The satellite features dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box shape with a pan configuration. Owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), STARLINK-30589 was designed for communication purposes in the United States.
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 7-5-07
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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