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STARLINK-30245 (57612)
COSPAR: 2023-119L | Alt Name: Starlink 30245
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57612
International Designator
2023-119L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:58:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
57.77°
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Argument of Perigee
257.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30245
Alternative Name
Starlink 30245
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 57612U 23119L 26200.33251410 .00000246 00000+0 18481-4 0 9993
2 57612 43.0041 57.7677 0001285 257.4581 102.6127 15.27577833163223
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30245 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-119L) is a Starlink v2 Mini communications satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on August 11, 2023, from LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its extended components. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 6-9-11 mission aimed at enhancing global communication infrastructure.
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 6-9-11
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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