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STARLINK-30085 (56709)
COSPAR: 2023-067X | Alt Name: Starlink 30085
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56709
International Designator
2023-067X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:22:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
243.00°
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Argument of Perigee
277.85°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30085
Alternative Name
Starlink 30085
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56709U 23067X 26201.09878749 .00000079 00000+0 12380-4 0 9991
2 56709 43.0033 242.9971 0001349 277.8543 82.2156 15.27577941175699
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30085 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-067X) is a Starlink V2M satellite configured in the Starlink v2 Mini design, manufactured by SpaceX and launched on May 19, 2023. It was deployed from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it has an initial launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, STARLINK-30085 utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-3-22 mission and serves a communication purpose in orbit.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-3-22
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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