STARLINK-30124 (56690)

COSPAR: 2023-067C | Alt Name: Starlink 30124

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 19, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56690

International Designator

2023-067C

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:34:59 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

253.03°

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Argument of Perigee

283.81°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30124

Alternative Name

Starlink 30124

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56690U 23067C   26201.19096667  .00000839  00000+0  40000-4 0  9996

2 56690  43.0034 253.0329 0001870 283.8149  76.2495 15.27586865175848

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Summary

The STARLINK-30124 satellite, also known as Starlink 30124, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. It was launched on May 19, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.

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

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 6-3-03

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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