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STARLINK-30308 (57742)
COSPAR: 2023-131L | Alt Name: Starlink 30308
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 1, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57742
International Designator
2023-131L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:13:04 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
145.91°
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Argument of Perigee
265.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30308
Alternative Name
Starlink 30308
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 57742U 23131L 26200.88407875 -.00000183 00000+0 28853-5 0 9995
2 57742 43.0030 145.9130 0000978 265.5923 94.4816 15.27576977160146
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30308 satellite, also known as Starlink 30308, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 1, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It operates primarily for communication purposes, equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass is 700 kilograms while the launch mass was 730 kilograms. Power generation comes from solar arrays along with batteries, and it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system.
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 6-13-11
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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