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STARLINK-30715 (57941)
COSPAR: 2023-148G | Alt Name: Starlink 30715
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57941
International Designator
2023-148G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:16:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
120.33°
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Argument of Perigee
105.09°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30715
Alternative Name
Starlink 30715
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 57941U 23148G 26200.80344279 .00005324 00000+0 19188-3 0 9994
2 57941 53.1602 120.3309 0002065 105.0854 255.0376 15.30177637158797
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30715 satellite, also known as Starlink 30715, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on September 25, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Starlink-30715 uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box shape with a pan configuration. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-3-07 payload.
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 7-3-07
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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