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STARLINK-30382 (57786)
COSPAR: 2023-134R | Alt Name: Starlink 30382
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57786
International Designator
2023-134R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:26:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
171.09°
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Argument of Perigee
261.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30382
Alternative Name
Starlink 30382
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 57786U 23134R 26200.26850566 .00001441 00000+0 61898-4 0 9999
2 57786 43.0014 171.0932 0001325 261.5941 98.4761 15.27570159159630
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Summary
STARLINK-30382, also known as Starlink 30382, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 4, 2023, from the Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite features a "Box + pan" shape with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, with a span reaching up to 29 meters due to its solar arrays and antennas. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched at a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. It operates within the Starlink Group 6-12-16 constellation as part of SpaceX's broader mission to provide global internet coverage.
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 6-12-16
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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