STARLINK-30779 (58160)

COSPAR: 2023-166L | Alt Name: Starlink 30779

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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

58160

International Designator

2023-166L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:08:26 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

324.13°

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Argument of Perigee

87.84°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30779

Alternative Name

Starlink 30779

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58160U 23166L   26201.04752664  .00000465  00000+0  26734-4 0  9993

2 58160  53.1568 324.1350 0001037  87.8399 272.2721 15.31696314153453

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-30779, also known as Starlink 30779, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 29, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It has a configuration called "Starlink v2 Mini" with dimensions of length 0.3 meters, diameter 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg and its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for motorization, the satellite features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, and batteries for power generation. It belongs to the Starlink Group 7-6-11 communication constellation 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 7-6-11

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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