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STARLINK-30116 (57465)
COSPAR: 2023-107J | Alt Name: Starlink 30116
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57465
International Designator
2023-107J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:36:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
310.76°
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Argument of Perigee
268.10°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30116
Alternative Name
Starlink 30116
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 57465U 23107J 26200.69190669 -.00001354 00000+0 -39676-4 0 9995
2 57465 43.0049 310.7560 0001784 268.1018 91.9629 15.27580111165332
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30116 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and identified by NORAD CAT ID 57465. Launched on July 28, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms when dry. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and propelled using Argon ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity, STARLINK-30116 serves as part of the Starlink Group 6-7-09 constellation for communication purposes.
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 6-7-09
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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