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STARLINK-30813 (58213)
COSPAR: 2023-170H | Alt Name: Starlink 30813
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58213
International Designator
2023-170H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:21:04 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
171.03°
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Argument of Perigee
276.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30813
Alternative Name
Starlink 30813
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 58213U 23170H 26200.26463964 .00000516 00000+0 28272-4 0 9998
2 58213 43.0019 171.0325 0001234 276.1372 83.9339 15.27576884150425
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30813 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on November 3, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of its solar arrays or antennas. It operates primarily through Ku/Ka/E-band payload equipment and features an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power, it has a launch mass of 730 kilograms and a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," suggesting its design includes both box-like and dish-shaped elements.
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 6-26-08
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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