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STARLINK-30036 (56692)
COSPAR: 2023-067E | Alt Name: Starlink 30036
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56692
International Designator
2023-067E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:22:02 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
252.98°
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Argument of Perigee
269.13°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30036
Alternative Name
Starlink 30036
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 56692U 23067E 26201.18197274 .00000906 00000+0 42476-4 0 9997
2 56692 43.0016 252.9823 0001370 269.1325 90.9369 15.27562855174716
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30036 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite (BUS: Starlink V2M) owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 19, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 (LC40), it was deployed using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms with an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, it also features Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-3-05
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
Map
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