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STARLINK-30288 (57698)
COSPAR: 2023-129A | Alt Name: Starlink 30288
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 27, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57698
International Designator
2023-129A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:46:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
92.53°
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Argument of Perigee
261.72°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30288
Alternative Name
Starlink 30288
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 57698U 23129A 26200.74093221 -.00000383 00000+0 -44007-5 0 9995
2 57698 43.0040 92.5288 0001464 261.7201 98.3485 15.27573336160877
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 57698 and OBJECT_ID 2023-129A, was launched on August 27, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. Manufactured by SPXS in the US, this satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a mission for communication purposes. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span reaching up to 29 meters due to its deployable features. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and it carries a launch mass of 730 kg. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for enhanced connectivity. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, while its power supply comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan. It operates under the ownership of SPXS and forms part of the Starlink Group 6-11-01 payload 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-11-01
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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