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STARLINK-30875 (58224)
COSPAR: 2023-170U | Alt Name: Starlink 30875
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58224
International Designator
2023-170U
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:15:28 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
176.14°
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Argument of Perigee
285.99°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30875
Alternative Name
Starlink 30875
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 58224U 23170U 26199.34407942 -.00002645 00000+0 -86630-4 0 9999
2 58224 43.0000 176.1444 0001907 285.9902 74.0740 15.27569400150286
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Summary
STARLINK-30875 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on November 3, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. The equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for its motor system, STARLINK-30875 is designed for communication purposes and has a box plus panel shape.
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 6-26-19
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
Map
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