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STARLINK-30201 (57301)
COSPAR: 2023-096M | Alt Name: Starlink 30201
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57301
International Designator
2023-096M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:58:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
201.56°
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Argument of Perigee
272.13°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30201
Alternative Name
Starlink 30201
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 57301U 23096M 26200.04053088 .00000551 00000+0 29527-4 0 9993
2 57301 43.0006 201.5556 0001120 272.1345 87.9378 15.27590376166801
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30201 or Starlink 30201, was launched on July 10, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication equipment and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is part of the Starlink Group 6-5-12 constellation managed by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-5-12
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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