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STARLINK-30161 (57476)
COSPAR: 2023-107V | Alt Name: Starlink 30161
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57476
International Designator
2023-107V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:15:55 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
310.88°
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Argument of Perigee
276.31°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30161
Alternative Name
Starlink 30161
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 57476U 23107V 26200.59439212 -.00002535 00000+0 -82642-4 0 9999
2 57476 43.0065 310.8835 0002188 276.3053 83.7550 15.27569579165323
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30161 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on July 28, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle as part of the Starlink Group 6-7-20 mission. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. With a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launch mass of 730 kilograms, it is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and its primary mission is communication services as part of the Starlink 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 6-7-20
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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