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STARLINK-30057 (55705)
COSPAR: 2023-026L | Alt Name: Starlink 30057
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 27, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55705
International Designator
2023-026L
Decay Date
7/25/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30057
Alternative Name
Starlink 30057
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30057 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-026L) is a Starlink v2 Mini variant manufactured by SpaceX and operated for communication purposes. Launched on February 27, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration described as "Box + pan" with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite reached a stable orbit on February 28, 2023, at 18:35 UTC.
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 6-1-11
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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