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STARLINK-30112 (56306)
COSPAR: 2023-056W | Alt Name: Starlink 30112
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56306
International Designator
2023-056W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:30:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
185.20°
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Argument of Perigee
283.45°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30112
Alternative Name
Starlink 30112
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 56306U 23056W 26200.31280613 .00000777 00000+0 37742-4 0 9997
2 56306 43.0012 185.1955 0000974 283.4544 76.6199 15.27579589180236
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Summary
STARLINK-30112 is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite, manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. It was launched on April 19, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kg dry with a total launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-2-21 constellation.
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 6-2-21
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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