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STARLINK-30824 (58176)
COSPAR: 2023-167B | Alt Name: Starlink 30824
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58176
International Designator
2023-167B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:50:36 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
121.32°
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Argument of Perigee
261.09°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30824
Alternative Name
Starlink 30824
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58176U 23167B 26200.11848242 .00004490 00000+0 17253-3 0 9993
2 58176 43.0030 121.3216 0001431 261.0921 98.9769 15.27589110151087
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 58176 and OBJECT_ID 2023-167B is a Starlink V2M model under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 30, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it became stable in its orbit on October 31, 2023. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication, it uses solar arrays and batteries as its power source and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. The satellite’s primary purpose is communication, operating within the Starlink Group 6-25-02 constellation, 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 6-25-02
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
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