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STARLINK-30769 (58138)
COSPAR: 2023-162W | Alt Name: Starlink 30769
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58138
International Designator
2023-162W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:58:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
106.15°
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Argument of Perigee
271.24°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30769
Alternative Name
Starlink 30769
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 58138U 23162W 26200.79029241 .00000130 00000+0 14248-4 0 9999
2 58138 43.0060 106.1534 0001483 271.2384 88.8298 15.27575370152512
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30769 satellite, also known as Starlink 30769, is a Starlink V2M model launched on October 22, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-24-21 constellation and serves a communication mission for its owner, also 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.
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 6-24-21
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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