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STARLINK-30827 (58195)
COSPAR: 2023-167W | Alt Name: Starlink 30827
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58195
International Designator
2023-167W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:59:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
120.27°
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Argument of Perigee
271.38°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30827
Alternative Name
Starlink 30827
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 58195U 23167W 26200.20813574 .00000000 00000+0 95207-5 0 9994
2 58195 43.0030 120.2659 0001248 271.3831 88.6877 15.27571465151100
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Summary
The STARLINK-30827 satellite, also known as Starlink 30827, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 30, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using Falcon 9 at Launch Complex 40. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. STARLINK-30827 is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is powered by Argon ion thrusters. Its payload includes a Ku/Ka/E-band communications system along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's shape consists of a box-like structure with solar panels, designed for communication purposes as part of SpaceX’s constellation network.
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 6-25-21
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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