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STARLINK-30781 (58123)
COSPAR: 2023-162F | Alt Name: Starlink 30781
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58123
International Designator
2023-162F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:16:32 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
106.26°
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Argument of Perigee
246.11°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30781
Alternative Name
Starlink 30781
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58123U 23162F 26200.80315116 -.00000516 00000+0 -92429-5 0 9992
2 58123 43.0040 106.2612 0000610 246.1093 113.9695 15.27571570152510
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30781 satellite, also known as Starlink 30781, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-24-06 payload. Launched on October 22, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power. Its shape is described as box + pan, and it utilizes Argon ion thrusters for its motor system. The satellite's primary purpose is communication within the Starlink constellation.
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 6-24-06
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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