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STARLINK-30380 (57780)
COSPAR: 2023-134K | Alt Name: Starlink 30380
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57780
International Designator
2023-134K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:43:19 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
169.37°
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Argument of Perigee
267.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30380
Alternative Name
Starlink 30380
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57780U 23134K 26200.61342052 .00000854 00000+0 40536-4 0 9991
2 57780 43.0004 169.3735 0000906 267.9045 92.1703 15.27575246159687
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30380 or Starlink 30380, is part of SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini constellation and was launched on September 4, 2023, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and weighs 730 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it primarily serves communication purposes through its Starlink Group 6-12-10 payload. The satellite's power is supplied by solar arrays and 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.
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 6-12-10
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
Map
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