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STARLINK-30269 (57528)
COSPAR: 2023-115H | Alt Name: Starlink 30269
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NORAD ID
57528
International Designator
2023-115H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:04:10 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
336.23°
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Argument of Perigee
268.34°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30269
Alternative Name
Starlink 30269
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57528U 23115H 26200.75289522 -.00000181 00000+0 29558-5 0 9993
2 57528 43.0037 336.2253 0001165 268.3414 91.7305 15.27576076162540
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30269 satellite, also known as Starlink 30269, is a communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and launched on August 8, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It operates in the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-20-08 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 6-20-08
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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