STARLINK-30519 (57985)

COSPAR: 2023-151X | Alt Name: Starlink 30519

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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

57985

International Designator

2023-151X

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:25:27 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

321.91°

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Argument of Perigee

271.43°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30519

Alternative Name

Starlink 30519

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57985U 23151X   26201.30934954  .00001125  00000+0  50403-4 0  9998

2 57985  43.0060 321.9058 0001582 271.4348  88.6322 15.27579020155819

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Summary

STARLINK-30519, also known as Starlink 30519, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. It was launched on September 30, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kg at launch and having a dry mass of 700 kg, the satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries while its propulsion uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was manufactured by SpaceX.

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 6-19-22

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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