STARLINK-30763 (58163)

COSPAR: 2023-166P | Alt Name: Starlink 30763

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 29, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58163

International Designator

2023-166P

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:39:54 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

309.82°

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Argument of Perigee

94.11°

Period

94.11 min

Mean Motion

15.30 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30763

Alternative Name

Starlink 30763

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58163U 23166P   26201.56937845  .00006495  00000+0  23120-3 0  9993

2 58163  53.1610 309.8249 0001074  94.1064 266.0059 15.30200868153697

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Summary

The Starlink-30763 satellite, also known as Starlink 30763, was launched on October 29, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 7-6-14 payload. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its equipment including Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and was launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX in the United States.

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 7-6-14

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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