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STARLINK-30216 (57451)
COSPAR: 2023-105X | Alt Name: Starlink 30216
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57451
International Designator
2023-105X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:32:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
233.26°
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Argument of Perigee
283.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30216
Alternative Name
Starlink 30216
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 57451U 23105X 26200.81416740 .00000677 00000+0 34128-4 0 9995
2 57451 43.0044 233.2590 0001953 283.9026 76.1609 15.27574766165631
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30216 satellite, also known as Starlink 30216, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink Group 6-6-22 mission. It was launched on July 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and employs Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system, featuring a box-shaped body with a 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.
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 6-6-22
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
Map
Next Pass
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