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STARLINK-30271 (57669)
COSPAR: 2023-124G | Alt Name: Starlink 30271
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57669
International Designator
2023-124G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:06:43 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
313.29°
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Argument of Perigee
92.70°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30271
Alternative Name
Starlink 30271
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 57669U 23124G 26200.62966477 .00000847 00000+0 39063-4 0 9995
2 57669 53.1587 313.2898 0001304 92.6999 267.4151 15.31700944163774
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30271 is a communication satellite designated 2023-124G under the Starlink V2M bus configuration and part of the Starlink v2 Mini series. Launched on August 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and was manufactured by SpaceX as well. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. The satellite’s primary mission is communication purposes within the Starlink Group 7-1-07 constellation.
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 7-1-07
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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