STARLINK-30313 (57676)

COSPAR: 2023-124P | Alt Name: Starlink 30313

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 22, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57676

International Designator

2023-124P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:37:54 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

314.23°

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Argument of Perigee

101.92°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30313

Alternative Name

Starlink 30313

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57676U 23124P   26200.60966176  .00000519  00000+0  29635-4 0  9997

2 57676  53.1616 314.2291 0001203 101.9185 258.1951 15.30195656163763

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Summary

The STARLINK-30313 satellite, also known as Starlink 30313, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the BUS category of Starlink V2M. It was launched on August 22, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment size of its solar arrays or antennas. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. Power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters as propulsion. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-1-14 payload.

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

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 7-1-14

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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