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STARLINK-30162 (57446)
COSPAR: 2023-105S | Alt Name: Starlink 30162
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57446
International Designator
2023-105S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:19:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
225.04°
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Argument of Perigee
275.94°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30162
Alternative Name
Starlink 30162
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 57446U 23105S 26200.38863777 .00000346 00000+0 22083-4 0 9997
2 57446 43.0031 225.0354 0001322 275.9354 84.1347 15.27576962165855
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Summary
STARLINK-30162 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on July 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using Falcon 9 launch vehicle at LC40 pad. The spacecraft has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, while its span is 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, the satellite has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and it is part of the Starlink Group 6-6-17 constellation mission aimed at providing global communication services.
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 6-6-17
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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