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STARLINK-30759 (58122)
COSPAR: 2023-162E | Alt Name: Starlink 30759
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58122
International Designator
2023-162E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:20:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
108.08°
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Argument of Perigee
255.00°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30759
Alternative Name
Starlink 30759
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 58122U 23162E 26200.47235730 .00000793 00000+0 38334-4 0 9996
2 58122 43.0049 108.0798 0001590 255.0013 105.0662 15.27577404152475
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30759, also known as Starlink 30759, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on October 22, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 700 kg and launch mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SPXS, it operates under the Starlink Group 6-24-05 payload and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-24-05
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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