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STARLINK-30702 (57955)
COSPAR: 2023-148W | Alt Name: Starlink 30702
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57955
International Designator
2023-148W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:28:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
122.29°
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Argument of Perigee
66.12°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30702
Alternative Name
Starlink 30702
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 57955U 23148W 26200.10338647 .00003923 00000+0 12732-3 0 9995
2 57955 53.1596 122.2921 0001545 66.1170 293.9994 15.34368699158707
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30702 (NORAD_CAT_ID: 57955) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 25, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The equipment onboard includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering, and its shape consists of a box with a panel configuration.
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 7-3-21
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
Map
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