STARLINK-30872 (58225)

COSPAR: 2023-170V | Alt Name: Starlink 30872

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 3, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58225

International Designator

2023-170V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:53:57 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

25.82°

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Argument of Perigee

267.40°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30872

Alternative Name

Starlink 30872

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58225U 23170V   26200.87080461 -.00000312  00000+0 -18239-5 0  9994

2 58225  43.0019  25.8219 0001235 267.3984  92.6726 15.27574330152184

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Summary

The STARLINK-30872 satellite, also known as Starlink 30872, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 3, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and powered by solar arrays and batteries, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It was placed into orbit as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration within the Starlink Group 6-26-20 mission.

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

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 6-26-20

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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