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STARLINK-30152 (56828)
COSPAR: 2023-079F | Alt Name: Starlink 30152
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56828
International Designator
2023-079F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:10:57 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
85.03°
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Argument of Perigee
270.61°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30152
Alternative Name
Starlink 30152
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 56828U 23079F 26200.09094838 .00000568 00000+0 30172-4 0 9996
2 56828 43.0023 85.0316 0001277 270.6148 89.4558 15.27579349172989
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30152, also known as Starlink 30152, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on June 4, 2023. It has a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Launched from LC40 at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Air Force Station) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it operates in low Earth orbit for communication purposes. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and forms part of the Starlink Group 6-4-06 constellation deployment mission.
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 6-4-06
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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