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STARLINK-30044 (55703)
COSPAR: 2023-026J | Alt Name: Starlink 30044
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 27, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55703
International Designator
2023-026J
Decay Date
6/14/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30044
Alternative Name
Starlink 30044
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-30044 is a Starlink V2M satellite configured in Starlink v2 Mini design and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 27, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with an initial launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. Its shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration, designed for global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation mission.
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 6-1-09
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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