STARLINK-30346 (57704)

COSPAR: 2023-129G | Alt Name: Starlink 30346

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 27, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57704

International Designator

2023-129G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:31:04 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

95.51°

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Argument of Perigee

267.25°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30346

Alternative Name

Starlink 30346

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57704U 23129G   26200.10491316 -.00000045  00000+0  78981-5 0  9992

2 57704  43.0056  95.5065 0001467 267.2455  92.8229 15.27573471160643

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Summary

The STARLINK-30346 satellite, also known as Starlink 30346, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 27, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are deployed. The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial mass of 730 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries for energy storage. The satellite's body consists of a box-shaped structure with a pan configuration. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 6-11-07 payload group.

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 6-11-07

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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