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STARLINK-30611 (58108)
COSPAR: 2023-161M | Alt Name: Starlink 30611
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58108
International Designator
2023-161M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:22:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
258.37°
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Argument of Perigee
75.83°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30611
Alternative Name
Starlink 30611
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58108U 23161M 26200.43214705 .00001049 00000+0 42183-4 0 9996
2 58108 53.1587 258.3702 0001113 75.8297 284.2829 15.34381462154804
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30611 satellite, also known as Starlink 30611, is a communications spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 21, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms when dry with a total launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as box + 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.
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 7-5-12
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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