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STARLINK-30218 (57604)
COSPAR: 2023-119C | Alt Name: Starlink 30218
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57604
International Designator
2023-119C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:56:08 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
59.87°
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Argument of Perigee
265.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30218
Alternative Name
Starlink 30218
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 57604U 23119C 26200.03899170 -.00000142 00000+0 43724-5 0 9997
2 57604 43.0016 59.8716 0001346 265.6572 94.4126 15.27573533163176
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30218, also known as Starlink 30218, is a communication satellite launched on August 11, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink Group 6-9-03 and features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features Argon ion thrusters as motors and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite is owned by the same entity and its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-9-03
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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