STARLINK-30593 (58112)

COSPAR: 2023-161R | Alt Name: Starlink 30593

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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

58112

International Designator

2023-161R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:17:31 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

273.91°

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Argument of Perigee

96.17°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30593

Alternative Name

Starlink 30593

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58112U 23161R   26200.38716447  .00000728  00000+0  36710-4 0  9997

2 58112  53.1583 273.9106 0001126  96.1675 263.9454 15.30191321154588

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Summary

The STARLINK-30593 satellite, also known as Starlink 30593, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on October 21, 2023, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters.

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 7-5-16

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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