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STARLINK-30165 (57457)
COSPAR: 2023-107A | Alt Name: Starlink 30165
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57457
International Designator
2023-107A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:43:45 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
310.80°
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Argument of Perigee
281.91°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30165
Alternative Name
Starlink 30165
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 57457U 23107A 26200.69704880 -.00003883 00000+0 -13167-3 0 9997
2 57457 43.0047 310.7980 0002113 281.9145 78.1470 15.27574635165322
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Summary
STARLINK-30165, also known as Starlink 30165, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 28, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40, aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters, indicative of its solar arrays or deployable structures. It weighs around 700 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of Starlink Group 6-7-01 constellation.
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 6-7-01
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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