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STARLINK-30982 (58512)
COSPAR: 2023-191E | Alt Name: Starlink 30982
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
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°
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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
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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
Source: Celestrak
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.
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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