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STARLINK-30701 (57950)
COSPAR: 2023-148R | Alt Name: Starlink 30701
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57950
International Designator
2023-148R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:36:36 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
131.75°
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Argument of Perigee
95.13°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30701
Alternative Name
Starlink 30701
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 57950U 23148R 26200.23375220 .00000366 00000+0 21974-4 0 9999
2 57950 53.1603 131.7483 0001842 95.1259 264.9954 15.34392935158589
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30701 satellite, designated as 2023-148R under NORAD's tracking system, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on September 25, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry, having launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for enhanced communication capabilities, the satellite also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries to ensure power supply throughout its 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 7-3-16
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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