STARLINK-30707 (57949)

COSPAR: 2023-148Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30707

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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

57949

International Designator

2023-148Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:31:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

130.01°

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Argument of Perigee

97.69°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30707

Alternative Name

Starlink 30707

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57949U 23148Q   26200.52156433  .00000891  00000+0  37506-4 0  9993

2 57949  53.1601 130.0057 0001377  97.6928 262.4232 15.34386564158636

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Summary

The STARLINK-30707 satellite, also known as Starlink 30707, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, specifically the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. It was launched on September 25, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using Falcon 9 at SLC4E. 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 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 7-3-15 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 7-3-15

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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