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STARLINK-30338 (57718)
COSPAR: 2023-129W | Alt Name: Starlink 30338
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 27, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57718
International Designator
2023-129W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:45:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
94.32°
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Argument of Perigee
268.49°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30338
Alternative Name
Starlink 30338
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 57718U 23129W 26200.40629425 .00001423 00000+0 61255-4 0 9999
2 57718 43.0040 94.3168 0001503 268.4854 91.5825 15.27568459160827
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30338 or Starlink 30338 and identified by NORAD as CAT ID 57718, was launched on August 27, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), with the primary mission being communication. It features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini, measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters when its components are deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link system. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and has Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, suitable for deployment in low Earth orbit to enhance global internet connectivity.
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 6-11-21
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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