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STARLINK-30275 (57667)
COSPAR: 2023-124E | Alt Name: Starlink 30275
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57667
International Designator
2023-124E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:28 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
312.73°
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Argument of Perigee
89.19°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30275
Alternative Name
Starlink 30275
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 57667U 23124E 26200.75032586 .00001432 00000+0 53522-4 0 9999
2 57667 53.1589 312.7315 0001120 89.1879 270.9252 15.34392051163798
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30275 satellite, also known as Starlink 30275, is a communication satellite designed by SpaceX and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. Launched on August 22, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is about 700 kg and it weighs around 730 kg at launch. It features equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 7-1-05
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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