STARLINK-30710 (57938)

COSPAR: 2023-148D | Alt Name: Starlink 30710

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 25, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57938

International Designator

2023-148D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:25:45 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

121.78°

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Argument of Perigee

91.98°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30710

Alternative Name

Starlink 30710

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57938U 23148D   26200.10121650 -.00000416  00000+0 -11678-5 0  9996

2 57938  53.1594 121.7834 0001407  91.9769 268.1394 15.34384526158705

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Summary

STARLINK-30710 is a communication satellite designated as 2023-148D and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on September 25, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, and power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box and pan design, intended for the Starlink v2 Mini configuration as part of the Starlink Group 7-3-04 constellation mission.

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

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 7-3-04

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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