STARLINK-30325 (57717)

COSPAR: 2023-129V | Alt Name: Starlink 30325

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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

57717

International Designator

2023-129V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:01 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

92.39°

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Argument of Perigee

266.08°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30325

Alternative Name

Starlink 30325

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57717U 23129V   26200.72293933  .00001035  00000+0  47121-4 0  9999

2 57717  43.0013  92.3916 0001396 266.0849  93.9844 15.27577903160879

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 57717 and OBJECT ID 2023-129V is known as STARLINK-30325 or Starlink 30325, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration from SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on August 27, 2023, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves a communication mission. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its dry mass is 700 kg and its launch mass was 730 kg. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries.

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 6-11-20

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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