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STARLINK-30082 (57509)
COSPAR: 2023-113Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30082
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57509
International Designator
2023-113Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:01:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
350.14°
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Argument of Perigee
264.27°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30082
Alternative Name
Starlink 30082
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 57509U 23113Q 26200.75097866 -.00000415 00000+0 -55576-5 0 9998
2 57509 43.0044 350.1412 0001480 264.2706 95.7977 15.27565533163870
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30082 satellite, also known as Starlink 30082, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 7, 2023 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. Weighing in at 700 kg dry mass and 730 kg at launch, the satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it serves a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 6-8-15 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-8-15
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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