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STARLINK-30823 (58248)
COSPAR: 2023-171U | Alt Name: Starlink 30823
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58248
International Designator
2023-171U
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:22:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
256.77°
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Argument of Perigee
275.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30823
Alternative Name
Starlink 30823
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 58248U 23171U 26201.22389161 .00000840 00000+0 40062-4 0 9991
2 58248 43.0033 256.7697 0002146 275.6880 84.3727 15.27574233150009
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30823 satellite, also known as Starlink 30823 and operated by SPXS (SpaceX), was launched on November 8, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. This spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions measuring 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, featuring a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite's equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its motor system consists of Argon ion thrusters. Its shape is described as box-like 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-27-19
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
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