STARLINK-30205 (57408)

COSPAR: 2023-102E | Alt Name: Starlink 30205

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 20, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57408

International Designator

2023-102E

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:53:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

221.23°

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Argument of Perigee

280.33°

Period

94.26 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30205

Alternative Name

Starlink 30205

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57408U 23102E   26201.07909965 -.00000137  00000+0  45238-5 0  9996

2 57408  43.0029 221.2320 0000988 280.3293  79.7447 15.27710150166480

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30205 or Starlink 30205, was launched on July 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by manufacturer SPXS. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and serves communication purposes for owner SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, along with Argon ion thrusters as propulsion. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with pan design.

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 6-15-05

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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