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STARLINK-30805 (58214)
COSPAR: 2023-170J | Alt Name: Starlink 30805
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58214
International Designator
2023-170J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:04:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
170.95°
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Argument of Perigee
272.29°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30805
Alternative Name
Starlink 30805
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 58214U 23170J 26200.25307573 .00001624 00000+0 68552-4 0 9997
2 58214 43.0023 170.9464 0001392 272.2900 87.7792 15.27572797150426
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30805 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink V2M series, configured as a Starlink v2 Mini model. It was launched on November 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Pad LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable components like solar arrays or antennas. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-26-09
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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