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STARLINK-30367 (57791)
COSPAR: 2023-134W | Alt Name: Starlink 30367
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57791
International Designator
2023-134W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:48:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
169.41°
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Argument of Perigee
268.88°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30367
Alternative Name
Starlink 30367
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 57791U 23134W 26200.61727698 -.00000063 00000+0 72296-5 0 9998
2 57791 42.9999 169.4080 0000901 268.8779 91.1969 15.27576041159680
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30367 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 4, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating large solar arrays or deployable structures. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch, the satellite uses argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The mission of this Starlink v2 Mini configuration satellite is to enhance global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's broader constellation network.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-12-21
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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