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STARLINK-30323 (57634)
COSPAR: 2023-122C | Alt Name: Starlink 30323
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 17, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57634
International Designator
2023-122C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
54.87°
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Argument of Perigee
249.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30323
Alternative Name
Starlink 30323
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 57634U 23122C 26200.86973145 -.00000616 00000+0 -12877-4 0 9991
2 57634 43.0029 54.8650 0001311 249.6009 110.4702 15.27576861162551
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30323 satellite, also known as Starlink 30323, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 17, 2023. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and deployed from Launch Complex 40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," indicating a box-shaped main body with additional elements resembling a pan.
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 6-10-03
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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