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STARLINK-30858 (58358)
COSPAR: 2023-177H | Alt Name: Starlink 30858
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58358
International Designator
2023-177H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:47:27 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
325.03°
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Argument of Perigee
259.28°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30858
Alternative Name
Starlink 30858
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 58358U 23177H 26200.65796007 -.00000104 00000+0 57388-5 0 9990
2 58358 43.0031 325.0331 0001160 259.2802 100.7919 15.27571741148421
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30858, also known as Starlink 30858, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-28-08 payload. It was launched on November 18, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). 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 solar arrays or antennas. It operates primarily for communication purposes equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems and an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass is 700 kilograms while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion.
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 6-28-08
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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