STARLINK-30213 (57504)

COSPAR: 2023-113K | Alt Name: Starlink 30213

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 7, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57504

International Designator

2023-113K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:06:07 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

352.26°

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Argument of Perigee

265.88°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30213

Alternative Name

Starlink 30213

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57504U 23113K   26200.46258600 -.00000240  00000+0  81374-6 0  9997

2 57504  43.0037 352.2581 0001315 265.8840  94.1861 15.27576847163820

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30213 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-113K), was launched on August 7, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has a box-like shape with solar panels. It measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are extended. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is designed for communication purposes. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band transmission capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link system. Power is generated through 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.

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 6-8-10

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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