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STARLINK-30270 (57530)
COSPAR: 2023-115K | Alt Name: Starlink 30270
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57530
International Designator
2023-115K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:18:44 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
335.44°
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Argument of Perigee
271.27°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30270
Alternative Name
Starlink 30270
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57530U 23115K 26200.76301549 .00004073 00000+0 15749-3 0 9999
2 57530 43.0054 335.4406 0002362 271.2723 88.7858 15.27571931162554
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30270, also known as Starlink 30270, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and operated under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on August 8, 2023, from AFWTR using SLC4E launch pad with a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Weighing 700 kilograms dry mass, it was launched at a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor for maneuverability. It belongs to the Starlink Group 6-20-10 mission and has a box plus pan shape.
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 6-20-10
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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