STARLINK-30217 (57450)

COSPAR: 2023-105W | Alt Name: Starlink 30217

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 24, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57450

International Designator

2023-105W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:06:43 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

226.58°

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Argument of Perigee

276.66°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30217

Alternative Name

Starlink 30217

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57450U 23105W   26200.12967071  .00000386  00000+0  23562-4 0  9993

2 57450  43.0048 226.5798 0001862 276.6633  83.4006 15.27577016165814

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Summary

The STARLINK-30217 satellite, also known as Starlink 30217 and operated by SPXS, was launched on July 24, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was designed for communication purposes. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters.

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 6-6-21

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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