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STARLINK-30387 (57788)
COSPAR: 2023-134T | Alt Name: Starlink 30387
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57788
International Designator
2023-134T
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 22:37:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
161.85°
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Argument of Perigee
266.75°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30387
Alternative Name
Starlink 30387
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 57788U 23134T 26199.94289782 .00000326 00000+0 21364-4 0 9994
2 57788 43.0045 161.8472 0001204 266.7528 93.3186 15.27574316159719
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30387 satellite, also known as Starlink 30387 and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, was launched on September 4, 2023, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and has a mission for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, featuring a box + pan shape design. Its dry mass is 700 kg and launch mass is 730 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It includes an Argon ion thrusters motor and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for its communication capabilities.
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 6-12-18
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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