STARLINK-30206 (57295)

COSPAR: 2023-096F | Alt Name: Starlink 30206

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 10, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57295

International Designator

2023-096F

Decay Date

6/4/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30206

Alternative Name

Starlink 30206

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-30206 satellite, also known as Starlink 30206, is a communication satellite designed by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on July 10, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 6-5-06 payload and features a Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while Argon ion thrusters serve as its propulsion 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 6-5-06

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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