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STARLINK-30386 (57816)
COSPAR: 2023-138J | Alt Name: Starlink 30386
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57816
International Designator
2023-138J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:13:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
211.16°
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Argument of Perigee
276.74°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30386
Alternative Name
Starlink 30386
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 57816U 23138J 26200.30073786 .00000661 00000+0 33550-4 0 9990
2 57816 43.0022 211.1633 0001846 276.7422 83.3220 15.27573479158682
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30386 satellite, also known as Starlink 30386, is a Starlink v2 Mini spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on September 9, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. The mission aims to provide global internet connectivity as part of the Starlink Group 6-14-09 constellation.
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 6-14-09
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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