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STARLINK-30305 (57775)
COSPAR: 2023-134E | Alt Name: Starlink 30305
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57775
International Designator
2023-134E
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:38:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
173.27°
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Argument of Perigee
278.20°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30305
Alternative Name
Starlink 30305
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 57775U 23134E 26199.98525686 .00000284 00000+0 19836-4 0 9994
2 57775 43.0026 173.2704 0001459 278.2020 81.8666 15.27576100159589
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30305, also known as Starlink 30305, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. It was launched on September 4, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it weighs 700 kg when dry and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), its primary mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-12-05 constellation.
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 6-12-05
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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