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STARLINK-30103 (56290)
COSPAR: 2023-056E | Alt Name: Starlink 30103
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56290
International Designator
2023-056E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:49:02 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
181.77°
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Argument of Perigee
269.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30103
Alternative Name
Starlink 30103
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 56290U 23056E 26200.99238446 -.00004939 00000+0 -17004-3 0 9994
2 56290 43.0026 181.7726 0001245 269.3236 90.7473 15.27585656180272
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30103 satellite, also known as Starlink 30103, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on April 19, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It operates as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink Group 6-2-05 mission and uses Argon ion thrusters for 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 6-2-05
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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