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STARLINK-30812 (58168)
COSPAR: 2023-166U | Alt Name: Starlink 30812
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NORAD ID
58168
International Designator
2023-166U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:17:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
325.91°
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Argument of Perigee
84.76°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30812
Alternative Name
Starlink 30812
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58168U 23166U 26200.76184314 .00000775 00000+0 38283-4 0 9996
2 58168 53.1590 325.9070 0001231 84.7586 275.3556 15.30201727153251
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30812 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2023-166U) launched on October 29, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS, STARLINK-30812 is owned by SpaceX and operates in a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 7-6-19 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.
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 7-6-19
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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