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STARLINK-30149 (57516)
COSPAR: 2023-113Y | Alt Name: Starlink 30149
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57516
International Designator
2023-113Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:33:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
349.77°
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Argument of Perigee
275.55°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30149
Alternative Name
Starlink 30149
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 57516U 23113Y 26200.81507916 .00000777 00000+0 37762-4 0 9990
2 57516 43.0049 349.7658 0001592 275.5480 84.5190 15.27569838163782
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30149 satellite, also known as Starlink 30149, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on August 7, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, the satellite has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The spacecraft is designed to provide global internet coverage as part of SpaceX's broader mission in space communications.
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 6-8-22
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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