STARLINK-30505 (57972)

COSPAR: 2023-151J | Alt Name: Starlink 30505

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 30, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57972

International Designator

2023-151J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:24:20 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

311.06°

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Argument of Perigee

267.44°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30505

Alternative Name

Starlink 30505

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57972U 23151J   26200.64190608  .00006356  00000+0  24031-3 0  9998

2 57972  43.0021 311.0636 0001486 267.4365  92.6316 15.27576407155949

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Summary

The STARLINK-30505 satellite, also known as Starlink 30505, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on September 30, 2023, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features Argon ion thrusters for motorization and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus category.

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 6-19-09

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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