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STARLINK-30150 (57621)
COSPAR: 2023-119V | Alt Name: Starlink 30150
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57621
International Designator
2023-119V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:30:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
59.74°
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Argument of Perigee
268.99°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30150
Alternative Name
Starlink 30150
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 57621U 23119V 26200.02101067 -.00001331 00000+0 -38830-4 0 9999
2 57621 43.0034 59.7373 0001830 268.9870 91.0772 15.27586333163170
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30150, also known as Starlink 30150, is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration spacecraft belonging to the Bus type Starlink V2M and was launched on August 11, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg and it weighs 730 kg at launch. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power, the spacecraft carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. It was manufactured by SPXS and is used for communication purposes under the ownership of the same entity as part of the Starlink Group 6-9-20 mission. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with pan-like extensions, and its purpose aligns with the broader Starlink constellation’s objective to provide global broadband internet coverage.
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 6-9-20
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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