STARLINK-30826 (58188)

COSPAR: 2023-167P | Alt Name: Starlink 30826

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 30, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58188

International Designator

2023-167P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:57:02 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

119.00°

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Argument of Perigee

256.67°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30826

Alternative Name

Starlink 30826

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58188U 23167P   26200.49794722  .00001270  00000+0  55649-4 0  9995

2 58188  43.0030 118.9978 0002013 256.6730 103.3897 15.27591997151148

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Summary

The Starlink-30826 satellite, also known as Starlink 30826, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 30, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink Group 6-25-14 payload category. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters, with an operational span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched at a mass of 730 kg. Its equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.

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

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-25-14

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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