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STARLINK-30512 (57976)
COSPAR: 2023-151N | Alt Name: Starlink 30512
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57976
International Designator
2023-151N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:41:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
310.80°
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Argument of Perigee
276.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30512
Alternative Name
Starlink 30512
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 57976U 23151N 26200.61234611 -.00000378 00000+0 -42208-5 0 9990
2 57976 43.0024 310.7961 0001182 276.2087 83.8630 15.27569978155941
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30512 satellite, also known as Starlink 30512, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on September 30, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Operated by SPXS (SpaceX), it has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, batteries for energy storage, and Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-19-13 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 6-19-13
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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