STARLINK-30700 (57953)

COSPAR: 2023-148U | Alt Name: Starlink 30700

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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

57953

International Designator

2023-148U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

120.34°

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Argument of Perigee

86.69°

Period

93.90 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30700

Alternative Name

Starlink 30700

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57953U 23148U   26200.83335647 -.00000294  00000+0  23990-5 0  9999

2 57953  53.1602 120.3438 0001205  86.6947 201.4603 15.33565518  5853

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Summary

The Starlink-30700 satellite, also known as Starlink 30700, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on September 25, 2023, from AFWTR (SLC4E) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its components are extended. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-3-19 constellation and serves communication purposes as specified by its owner SPXS.

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 7-3-19

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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