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STARLINK-30790 (58127)
COSPAR: 2023-162K | Alt Name: Starlink 30790
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58127
International Designator
2023-162K
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:09:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
110.74°
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Argument of Perigee
176.77°
Period
94.65 min
Mean Motion
15.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30790
Alternative Name
Starlink 30790
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 58127U 23162K 26201.17319948 .00013360 00000+0 59257-3 0 9993
2 58127 42.9976 110.7368 0018928 176.7707 183.3267 15.21325565152497
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30790 satellite, also known as Starlink 30790, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 22, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus configuration of Starlink V2M and is part of the Starlink v2 Mini series. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms and it had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and a payload that includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link, this satellite was deployed as part of the Starlink Group 6-24-10 constellation and is owned by SpaceX.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-24-10
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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