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STARLINK-30296 (57671)
COSPAR: 2023-124J | Alt Name: Starlink 30296
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NORAD ID
57671
International Designator
2023-124J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:32:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
313.20°
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Argument of Perigee
90.32°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30296
Alternative Name
Starlink 30296
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57671U 23124J 26200.68941470 .00001939 00000+0 68514-4 0 9996
2 57671 53.1588 313.2012 0001125 90.3192 269.7940 15.34394656163781
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30296 or Starlink 30296, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on August 22, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, it has a span of 29 meters and carries a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink Group 7-1-09 payload and was designed for communication purposes.
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 7-1-09
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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