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STARLINK-30255 (57606)
COSPAR: 2023-119E | Alt Name: Starlink 30255
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57606
International Designator
2023-119E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:56:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
54.94°
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Argument of Perigee
279.19°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30255
Alternative Name
Starlink 30255
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 57606U 23119E 26200.87229920 .00001553 00000+0 65918-4 0 9995
2 57606 43.0032 54.9425 0001803 279.1880 80.8768 15.27593838163305
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Summary
STARLINK-30255, also known as Starlink 30255, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the ownership of SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on August 11, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication systems along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer.
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 6-9-05
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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