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STARLINK-30516 (57984)
COSPAR: 2023-151W | Alt Name: Starlink 30516
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57984
International Designator
2023-151W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:04:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
330.37°
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Argument of Perigee
270.35°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30516
Alternative Name
Starlink 30516
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 57984U 23151W 26200.37802998 -.00000142 00000+0 43659-5 0 9990
2 57984 43.0031 330.3669 0001602 270.3468 89.7200 15.27579037155693
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30516 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-151W) is a Starlink v2 Mini model manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 30, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when fully deployed. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It is part of the Starlink Group 6-19-21 constellation and was designed to provide 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-19-21
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
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