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STARLINK-30153 (57510)
COSPAR: 2023-113R | Alt Name: Starlink 30153
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57510
International Designator
2023-113R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:09:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
349.65°
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Argument of Perigee
270.07°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30153
Alternative Name
Starlink 30153
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 57510U 23113R 26200.79837632 -.00002427 00000+0 -78723-4 0 9990
2 57510 43.0066 349.6514 0001536 270.0736 89.9940 15.27564242163772
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Summary
STARLINK-30153, also known as Starlink 30153, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 7, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span reaching up to 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-8-16 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 6-8-16
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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