STARLINK-30236 (57300)

COSPAR: 2023-096L | Alt Name: Starlink 30236

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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

57300

International Designator

2023-096L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:34:20 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

199.63°

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Argument of Perigee

274.02°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30236

Alternative Name

Starlink 30236

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57300U 23096L   26200.35717779 -.00000108  00000+0  55987-5 0  9999

2 57300  43.0006 199.6298 0001095 274.0151  86.0575 15.27575148167795

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Summary

The Starlink-30236 satellite, also known as STARLINK-30236 and part of the Starlink Group 6-5-11 payload, was launched on July 10, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite belongs to SpaceX and is configured as a Starlink v2 Mini with the BUS type of Starlink V2M. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses Argon ion thrusters as motors and solar arrays with batteries for power generation.

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 6-5-11

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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