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STARLINK-30355 (57777)
COSPAR: 2023-134G | Alt Name: Starlink 30355
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57777
International Designator
2023-134G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:02:58 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
172.87°
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Argument of Perigee
265.09°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30355
Alternative Name
Starlink 30355
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 57777U 23134G 26200.62706205 -.00000604 00000+0 -12439-4 0 9998
2 57777 42.9995 172.8677 0000546 265.0909 94.9880 15.27574117159639
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Summary
The STARLINK-30355 satellite, also known as Starlink 30355, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on September 4, 2023, from the Kennedy Space Center's LC39A pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and carries equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's configuration is Starlink v2 Mini (BUS: Starlink V2M).
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 6-12-07
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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