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STARLINK-30999 (58551)
COSPAR: 2023-192W | Alt Name: Starlink 30999
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58551
International Designator
2023-192W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:39:46 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
156.23°
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Argument of Perigee
85.08°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30999
Alternative Name
Starlink 30999
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58551U 23192W 26201.27761979 .00001220 00000+0 47236-4 0 9990
2 58551 53.1601 156.2254 0001259 85.0779 275.0368 15.34392792146434
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30999 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-192W) is a Starlink v2 Mini communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on December 8, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It also features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The configuration includes a box shape with a pan design. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-8-21 mission aimed at enhancing global communication capabilities.
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 7-8-21
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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