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STARLINK-30834 (58151)
COSPAR: 2023-166B | Alt Name: Starlink 30834
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58151
International Designator
2023-166B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:03:29 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
326.33°
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Argument of Perigee
88.24°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30834
Alternative Name
Starlink 30834
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 58151U 23166B 26200.75242993 .00008943 00000+0 31367-3 0 9995
2 58151 53.1607 326.3325 0001321 88.2379 271.8773 15.30205342153393
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30834, also known as Starlink 30834, is a communication spacecraft within the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-6-02 payload. Launched on October 29, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS in the United States. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, along with argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's structure measures 4.1 meters in diameter, spans 29 meters, and has a length of 0.3 meters, featuring a box shape with a pan configuration. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries.
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 7-6-02
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
Map
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