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STARLINK-30770 (58132)
COSPAR: 2023-162Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30770
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58132
International Designator
2023-162Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:23:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
110.41°
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Argument of Perigee
264.54°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30770
Alternative Name
Starlink 30770
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 58132U 23162Q 26200.09931062 .00000774 00000+0 37631-4 0 9994
2 58132 43.0015 110.4109 0001099 264.5378 95.5348 15.27578075152395
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30770 satellite, also known as Starlink 30770, is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 22, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. The shape of STARLINK-30770 is described as a box with panels.
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 6-24-15
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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