STARLINK-30366 (57749)

COSPAR: 2023-131T | Alt Name: Starlink 30366

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 1, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57749

International Designator

2023-131T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:43:44 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

150.04°

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Argument of Perigee

274.21°

Period

94.37 min

Mean Motion

15.26 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30366

Alternative Name

Starlink 30366

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57749U 23131T   26200.86371485  .00000553  00000+0  30975-4 0  9994

2 57749  43.0021 150.0356 0001548 274.2074  85.8600 15.25905192160089

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Summary

The Starlink-30366 satellite, also known as "Starlink 30366," is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on September 1, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters, indicating it likely includes deployable solar arrays or antennas. It weighs 700 kg dry and had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series designed for broadband communication services. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters, while its power comes from solar arrays complemented by 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 6-13-18

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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