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STARLINK-30052 (57611)
COSPAR: 2023-119K | Alt Name: Starlink 30052
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57611
International Designator
2023-119K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:02:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
55.99°
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Argument of Perigee
267.97°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30052
Alternative Name
Starlink 30052
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57611U 23119K 26200.66844208 .00000283 00000+0 19812-4 0 9991
2 57611 43.0045 55.9916 0001503 267.9738 92.0941 15.27579251163250
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30052 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 57611 and OBJECT_ID 2023-119K, manufactured by SPXS. It was launched on August 11, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-9-10 and features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini, with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries.
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 6-9-10
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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