STARLINK-30833 (58152)

COSPAR: 2023-166C | Alt Name: Starlink 30833

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 29, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58152

International Designator

2023-166C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:05:41 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

325.84°

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Argument of Perigee

93.62°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30833

Alternative Name

Starlink 30833

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58152U 23166C   26200.75394903  .00000866  00000+0  39662-4 0  9998

2 58152  53.1611 325.8438 0001035  93.6214 266.4906 15.31702237153404

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Summary

The Starlink-30833 satellite, also known as Starlink 30833, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 29, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite employs Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power generation. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-6-03 constellation.

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 7-6-03

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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