STARLINK-30321 (57679)

COSPAR: 2023-124S | Alt Name: Starlink 30321

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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

57679

International Designator

2023-124S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:25:38 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

313.43°

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Argument of Perigee

87.95°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30321

Alternative Name

Starlink 30321

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57679U 23124S   26200.60114426  .00000878  00000+0  37117-4 0  9995

2 57679  53.1597 313.4326 0001187  87.9483 272.1656 15.34392412163771

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Summary

STARLINK-30321 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on August 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it operates in low Earth orbit 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.

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 7-1-17

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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