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STARLINK-30286 (57647)
COSPAR: 2023-122R | Alt Name: Starlink 30286
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 17, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57647
International Designator
2023-122R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:28:17 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
70.70°
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Argument of Perigee
287.71°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30286
Alternative Name
Starlink 30286
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 57647U 23122R 26200.01964927 .00000414 00000+0 24565-4 0 9991
2 57647 43.0043 70.6984 0001037 287.7069 72.3670 15.27579743162294
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30286, also known as Starlink 30286, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on August 17, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC40. The spacecraft has a box plus pan shape with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with solar arrays providing power. It weighs 730 kg at launch and consists of dry mass of 700 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 6-10-16 mission.
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 6-10-16
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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