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STARLINK-30211 (57304)
COSPAR: 2023-096Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30211
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57304
International Designator
2023-096Q
Decay Date
6/29/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30211
Alternative Name
Starlink 30211
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-30211 satellite, also known as Starlink 30211, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 10, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using Falcon 9 at Launch Complex 40. The satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and features dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or antenna. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms when dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms.
Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is designed to provide communication services using Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems along with an optical inter-satellite link. Power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The spacecraft has a box shape augmented with panels and was manufactured 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 6-5-15
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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