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STARLINK-30168 (57513)
COSPAR: 2023-113U | Alt Name: Starlink 30168
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57513
International Designator
2023-113U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:18:54 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
349.66°
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Argument of Perigee
252.50°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30168
Alternative Name
Starlink 30168
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 57513U 23113U 26200.80479411 -.00000961 00000+0 -25363-4 0 9995
2 57513 43.0031 349.6584 0002267 252.5012 107.5592 15.27584875163727
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Summary
The Starlink-30168 satellite, also known as Starlink 30168, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 7, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Starlink-30168 is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, and has a dry mass of 700 kg, launched at a mass of 730 kg. The satellite's shape consists of a box and pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 6-8-19 payload mission aimed at enhancing global communication services.
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 6-8-19
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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