STARLINK-30249 (57618)

COSPAR: 2023-119S | Alt Name: Starlink 30249

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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

57618

International Designator

2023-119S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:42 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

55.99°

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Argument of Perigee

268.30°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30249

Alternative Name

Starlink 30249

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57618U 23119S   26200.66716095 -.00000192  00000+0  25520-5 0  9994

2 57618  43.0034  55.9886 0001236 268.2984  91.7727 15.27575146163270

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Summary

The STARLINK-30249 satellite, also known as Starlink 30249, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on August 11, 2023. It was sent into orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link, with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-9-17 constellation and serves as a communication tool in SpaceX's broader network.

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 6-9-17

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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