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STARLINK-30171 (57469)
COSPAR: 2023-107N | Alt Name: Starlink 30171
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57469
International Designator
2023-107N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:49:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
313.69°
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Argument of Perigee
280.22°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30171
Alternative Name
Starlink 30171
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 57469U 23107N 26200.74266236 .00000441 00000+0 25544-4 0 9992
2 57469 43.0030 313.6863 0001460 280.2219 79.8468 15.27579121165305
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30171 satellite, also known as Starlink 30171, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on July 28, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has 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 and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. Its shape consists of a box with a pan design and falls under the Starlink Group 6-7-13 payload category.
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 6-7-13
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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