STARLINK-30572 (58114)

COSPAR: 2023-161T | Alt Name: Starlink 30572

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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

58114

International Designator

2023-161T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:55:07 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

272.98°

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Argument of Perigee

92.22°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30572

Alternative Name

Starlink 30572

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58114U 23161T   26200.57994301  .00000493  00000+0  28761-4 0  9993

2 58114  53.1608 272.9822 0001179  92.2196 267.8940 15.30191414154615

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Summary

STARLINK-30572 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 58114 and OBJECT ID 2023-161T, operated as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 21, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It features a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is designated for communication purposes under the Starlink Group 7-5-18 payload category.

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 7-5-18

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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