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STARLINK-30580 (58115)
COSPAR: 2023-161U | Alt Name: Starlink 30580
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58115
International Designator
2023-161U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:41:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
272.39°
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Argument of Perigee
81.10°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30580
Alternative Name
Starlink 30580
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58115U 23161U 26200.48740578 .00001927 00000+0 68163-4 0 9992
2 58115 53.1601 272.3923 0000896 81.0977 279.0127 15.34395927154603
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30580, also known as Starlink 30580, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on October 21, 2023. It has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. It was launched from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kg and now has a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite's power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, and its shape can be described as box-shaped with a pan component. It was manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity.
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 7-5-19
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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