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STARLINK-30230 (57503)
COSPAR: 2023-113J | Alt Name: Starlink 30230
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57503
International Designator
2023-113J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
350.16°
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Argument of Perigee
233.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30230
Alternative Name
Starlink 30230
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 57503U 23113J 26200.75739440 -.00000197 00000+0 23798-5 0 9990
2 57503 43.0036 350.1648 0001746 233.8053 126.2638 15.27574977163762
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30230 satellite, also known as STARLINK-30230 and Alt Name: Starlink 30230, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 7, 2023, from AFETR LC40 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. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while the launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite’s shape resembles a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-8-09
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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