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STARLINK-30289 (57653)
COSPAR: 2023-122X | Alt Name: Starlink 30289
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 17, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57653
International Designator
2023-122X
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:53:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
60.31°
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Argument of Perigee
272.39°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30289
Alternative Name
Starlink 30289
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 57653U 23122X 26199.99543524 .00000043 00000+0 11074-4 0 9997
2 57653 43.0044 60.3055 0001332 272.3899 87.6800 15.27573590162407
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30289, also known as Starlink 30289, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus series manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on August 17, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, the satellite features a span of 29 meters. Equipped with an equipment payload including Ku/Ka/E-band communication systems and optical inter-satellite links, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The dry mass is recorded at 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. This satellite serves a communication mission, contributing to SpaceX’s constellation network aimed at providing global 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 6-10-22
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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