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STARLINK-30711 (57940)
COSPAR: 2023-148F | Alt Name: Starlink 30711
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NORAD ID
57940
International Designator
2023-148F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
130.52°
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Argument of Perigee
99.10°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30711
Alternative Name
Starlink 30711
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 57940U 23148F 26200.83335647 .00018018 00000+0 54312-3 0 9997
2 57940 53.1591 130.5161 0001489 99.0960 227.7325 15.34400597 5857
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30711 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink Group 7-3-06 mission, launched on September 25, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and a BUS type Starlink V2M, it measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and stabilized using Argon ion thrusters. Owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), STARLINK-30711 operates for communication purposes from its position 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.
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 7-3-06
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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