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STARLINK-30176 (57477)
COSPAR: 2023-107W | Alt Name: Starlink 30176
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57477
International Designator
2023-107W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:04:50 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
312.39°
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Argument of Perigee
264.28°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30176
Alternative Name
Starlink 30176
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 57477U 23107W 26200.33669510 .00004008 00000+0 15516-3 0 9998
2 57477 43.0040 312.3859 0001702 264.2807 95.7851 15.27566822165284
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30176 satellite, also known as Starlink 30176, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on July 28, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus series. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it weighs 730 kg at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-7-21
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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