STARLINK-30982 (58512)

COSPAR: 2023-191E | Alt Name: Starlink 30982

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 7, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58512

International Designator

2023-191E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:41:13 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

82.07°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

266.39°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30982

Alternative Name

Starlink 30982

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 58512U 23191E   26200.02863166  .00001789  00000+0  74522-4 0  9997
2 58512  43.0009  82.0669 0001168 266.3936  93.6782 15.27578781145557

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Summary
STARLINK-30982 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink V2M series and was successfully launched on December 7, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite, manufactured by SPXS, has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for its mission to provide communication services. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg, a launch mass of 730 kg, and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers.

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 6-33-05

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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