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STARLINK-30199 (57299)
COSPAR: 2023-096K | Alt Name: Starlink 30199
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57299
International Designator
2023-096K
Decay Date
8/10/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30199
Alternative Name
Starlink 30199
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 57299 and OBJECT_ID 2023-096K is a Starlink V2M model under the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini, manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on July 10, 2023, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has an owner and manufacturer as SpaceX. Its dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters. The mission purpose is for communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-5-10 constellation.
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 6-5-10
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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