STARLINK-30299 (57650)

COSPAR: 2023-122U | Alt Name: Starlink 30299

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 17, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57650

International Designator

2023-122U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:24:37 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

68.88°

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Argument of Perigee

270.98°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30299

Alternative Name

Starlink 30299

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 57650U 23122U   26200.35043434  .00000850  00000+0  40399-4 0  9990

2 57650  43.0036  68.8763 0001077 270.9822  89.0906 15.27580471162342

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Summary

STARLINK-30299, also known as Starlink 30299, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series launched by SpaceX on August 17, 2023. It was deployed using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 at AFETR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.

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 6-10-19

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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