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STARLINK-30511 (57978)
COSPAR: 2023-151Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30511
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57978
International Designator
2023-151Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:55:53 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
323.32°
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Argument of Perigee
263.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30511
Alternative Name
Starlink 30511
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 57978U 23151Q 26201.03881300 .00001193 00000+0 52872-4 0 9993
2 57978 43.0030 323.3210 0001409 263.6569 96.4123 15.27584695155832
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30511 or Starlink 30511, was launched on September 30, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry, had a launch mass of 730 kilograms, and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite's primary mission is communication services.
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 6-19-15
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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