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STARLINK-30710 (57938)
COSPAR: 2023-148D | Alt Name: Starlink 30710
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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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Major Events
N/A
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
Source: Celestrak
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.
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 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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