STARLINK-30708 (57944)

COSPAR: 2023-148K | Alt Name: Starlink 30708

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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

57944

International Designator

2023-148K

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:50:21 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

127.33°

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Argument of Perigee

79.36°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30708

Alternative Name

Starlink 30708

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57944U 23148K   26201.11830497  .00000313  00000+0  20418-4 0  9996

2 57944  53.1593 127.3324 0001394  79.3569 280.7590 15.34389496158721

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Summary

The Starlink-30708 satellite, also known as STARLINK-30708 or Starlink 30708, was launched on September 25, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and belongs to SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The mission's primary purpose is communication.

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 7-3-10

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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