STARLINK-30252 (57607)

COSPAR: 2023-119F | Alt Name: Starlink 30252

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 11, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57607

International Designator

2023-119F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:12 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

40.30°

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Argument of Perigee

276.33°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30252

Alternative Name

Starlink 30252

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57607U 23119F   26200.84459269  .00000173  00000+0  15823-4 0  9991

2 57607  43.0017  40.3017 0000944 276.3327  83.7418 15.27572646163471

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Summary

The STARLINK-30252 satellite, also known as Starlink 30252, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 11, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 at LC40. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters, featuring a box-shaped body with solar arrays for power generation complemented by batteries. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's mission is focused on communication purposes.

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

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 6-9-06

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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