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STARLINK-30133 (56837)
COSPAR: 2023-079Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30133
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56837
International Designator
2023-079Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:02:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
81.07°
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Argument of Perigee
260.12°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30133
Alternative Name
Starlink 30133
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 56837U 23079Q 26200.71011565 .00000245 00000+0 18428-4 0 9993
2 56837 43.0037 81.0711 0001240 260.1196 99.9515 15.27575243173086
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30133, also known as Starlink 30133, is a member of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-4-15 payload. Launched on June 4, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It operates as a communication satellite equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Its propulsion system utilizes Argon ion thrusters, while its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. The dry mass is 700 kg, and the launch mass was 730 kg.
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 6-4-15
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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