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STARLINK-30086 (56297)
COSPAR: 2023-056M | Alt Name: Starlink 30086
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56297
International Designator
2023-056M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:07:31 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
181.79°
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Argument of Perigee
287.91°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30086
Alternative Name
Starlink 30086
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 56297U 23056M 26201.00522253 .00000262 00000+0 19053-4 0 9996
2 56297 43.0041 181.7941 0001388 287.9053 72.1647 15.27575341180273
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30086 satellite, also known as Starlink 30086, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on April 19, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 6-2-12
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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