STARLINK-30156 (57466)

COSPAR: 2023-107K | Alt Name: Starlink 30156

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 28, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57466

International Designator

2023-107K

Decay Date

10/17/2023

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30156

Alternative Name

Starlink 30156

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-30156 satellite, also known as Starlink 30156, is a communication satellite designed under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 28, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the presence of deployable components such as solar panels or antennas. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kilograms, which includes propellant, reducing to 700 kilograms dry mass post-launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters, and its power supply consists of solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-7-10 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.

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 6-7-10

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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