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STARLINK-30774 (58625)
COSPAR: 2023-203H | Alt Name: Starlink 30774
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58625
International Designator
2023-203H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:03:23 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
42.17°
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Argument of Perigee
270.80°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30774
Alternative Name
Starlink 30774
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 58625U 23203H 26200.58568288 -.00000207 00000+0 20162-5 0 9991
2 58625 43.0013 42.1738 0001203 270.8041 89.2672 15.27573288143732
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30774 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-203H) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. The satellite features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for its equipment, solar arrays for power generation, and Argon ion thrusters as motors. It has a box-shaped body with a pan design.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-32-08
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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