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STARLINK-30521 (57966)
COSPAR: 2023-151C | Alt Name: Starlink 30521
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57966
International Designator
2023-151C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:55:37 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
308.59°
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Argument of Perigee
268.28°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30521
Alternative Name
Starlink 30521
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 57966U 23151C 26200.99696613 -.00000560 00000+0 -10810-4 0 9990
2 57966 43.0046 308.5910 0001360 268.2755 91.7941 15.27575039156000
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Summary
The STARLINK-30521 satellite, also known as Starlink 30521, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on September 30, 2023. It has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, spanning 29 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs 700 kg dry and had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Launched from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, STARLINK-30521 was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) to serve communication purposes 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.
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 6-19-03
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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