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STARLINK-30753 (58175)
COSPAR: 2023-167A | Alt Name: Starlink 30753
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58175
International Designator
2023-167A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:26:37 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
117.60°
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Argument of Perigee
251.87°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30753
Alternative Name
Starlink 30753
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 58175U 23167A 26200.76849079 .00001008 00000+0 46160-4 0 9994
2 58175 43.0019 117.6003 0001303 251.8667 108.2043 15.27577611151181
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Summary
STARLINK-30753, also known as Starlink 30753, is a communication satellite built by SPXS and launched on October 30, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using Falcon 9 from Launch Pad LC40. It has a dry mass of 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg, and its dimensions are 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and 29 meters in span. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan design, and it operates within the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink Group 6-25-01 payload.
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 6-25-01
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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