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STARLINK-30821 (58181)
COSPAR: 2023-167G | Alt Name: Starlink 30821
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58181
International Designator
2023-167G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:34:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
117.09°
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Argument of Perigee
268.64°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30821
Alternative Name
Starlink 30821
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 58181U 23167G 26200.81588463 .00000732 00000+0 36113-4 0 9994
2 58181 43.0036 117.0875 0001204 268.6362 91.4351 15.27578544151187
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30821 satellite, also known as STARLINK-30821 or Starlink 30821, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on October 30, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) LC40 launch pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power. The satellite's dry mass is around 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It achieved stability on October 31, 2023, at 0025:58 UTC.
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 6-25-07
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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