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STARLINK-30378 (57787)
COSPAR: 2023-134S | Alt Name: Starlink 30378
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57787
International Designator
2023-134S
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:50:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
165.82°
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Argument of Perigee
272.36°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30378
Alternative Name
Starlink 30378
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 57787U 23134S 26201.28527618 .00000381 00000+0 23350-4 0 9995
2 57787 43.0028 165.8183 0000943 272.3635 87.7108 15.27577947159784
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30378 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-134S) is a Starlink V2M configuration spacecraft launched on September 4, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The spacecraft weighs 700 kg dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion relies on Argon ion thrusters. The satellite is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-12-17
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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