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STARLINK-30341 (57714)
COSPAR: 2023-129S | Alt Name: Starlink 30341
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 27, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57714
International Designator
2023-129S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
95.30°
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Argument of Perigee
262.87°
Period
94.26 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30341
Alternative Name
Starlink 30341
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 57714U 23129S 26200.77112272 -.00011775 00000+0 -41826-3 0 9996
2 57714 43.0047 95.2960 0001931 262.8736 97.1896 15.27638518160848
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30341 satellite, also known as Starlink 30341, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on August 27, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. 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 weighs 730 kg at launch. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX, designed to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink Group 6-11-17 constellation mission.
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 6-11-17
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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