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STARLINK-30316 (57673)
COSPAR: 2023-124L | Alt Name: Starlink 30316
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57673
International Designator
2023-124L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:31:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
313.39°
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Argument of Perigee
71.52°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30316
Alternative Name
Starlink 30316
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 57673U 23124L 26200.60534682 .00001056 00000+0 42407-4 0 9996
2 57673 53.1589 313.3940 0001110 71.5153 288.5970 15.34391395163775
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30316 satellite, also known as Starlink 30316, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on August 22, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite carries a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched at a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it operates using solar arrays and batteries for power. This Starlink V2M satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, designed to enhance global communication capabilities through its orbital deployment.
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 7-1-11
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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