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STARLINK-30778 (58182)
COSPAR: 2023-167H | Alt Name: Starlink 30778
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58182
International Designator
2023-167H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:38:34 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
117.10°
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Argument of Perigee
268.31°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30778
Alternative Name
Starlink 30778
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 58182U 23167H 26200.81845869 .00000536 00000+0 28987-4 0 9993
2 58182 43.0036 117.1021 0000931 268.3100 91.7645 15.27573638151194
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Summary
STARLINK-30778 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was identified under NORAD catalog ID 58182 and OBJECT_ID 2023-167H. Launched on October 30, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is recorded at 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-25-08 payload. The satellite reached 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 6-25-08
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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