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STARLINK-30302 (57664)
COSPAR: 2023-124B | Alt Name: Starlink 30302
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57664
International Designator
2023-124B
Decay Date
2/27/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30302
Alternative Name
Starlink 30302
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-30302, also known as Starlink 30302, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and launched on August 22, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite operates under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It features Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and shaped as a box with pan, the satellite is part of Starlink Group 7-1-02 constellation, owned by SPXS, aiming to provide global communication services.
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 7-1-02
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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