STARLINK-30761 (58134)

COSPAR: 2023-162S | Alt Name: Starlink 30761

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 22, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58134

International Designator

2023-162S

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:26:44 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

105.27°

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Argument of Perigee

263.63°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30761

Alternative Name

Starlink 30761

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58134U 23162S   26201.01857207  .00000571  00000+0  30285-4 0  9990

2 58134  43.0017 105.2732 0001005 263.6318  96.4419 15.27580495152549

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Summary

STARLINK-30761 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on October 22, 2023. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs 730 kg at launch and 700 kg dry mass. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters, while power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries. Launched via Falcon 9 rocket from LC40 at AFETR, the satellite's primary mission is to provide global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 6-24-17 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.

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 6-24-17

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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