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STARLINK-30820 (58190)
COSPAR: 2023-167R | Alt Name: Starlink 30820
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58190
International Designator
2023-167R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:29:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
120.65°
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Argument of Perigee
255.75°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30820
Alternative Name
Starlink 30820
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 58190U 23167R 26200.14531704 .00000485 00000+0 27146-4 0 9997
2 58190 43.0019 120.6544 0000692 255.7453 104.3322 15.27578868151090
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30820, also known as Starlink 30820, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on October 30, 2023 from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a bus type of Starlink V2M and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation, it features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan" without specific color details or RCS values provided.
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 6-25-16
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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