STARLINK-30552 (57999)

COSPAR: 2023-153J | Alt Name: Starlink 30552

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57999

International Designator

2023-153J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:21:56 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

41.10°

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Argument of Perigee

273.47°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30552

Alternative Name

Starlink 30552

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57999U 23153J   26200.84857494  .00002126  00000+0  86799-4 0  9995

2 57999  43.0019  41.0984 0001623 273.4715  86.5951 15.27572508155103

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite named STARLINK-30552 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-153J) was launched on October 5, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter. The satellite has a span of 29 meters and carries equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and operates a communication mission under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it forms part of the Starlink Group 6-21-09 payload.

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 6-21-09

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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