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STARLINK-30054 (55706)
COSPAR: 2023-026M | Alt Name: Starlink 30054
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 27, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55706
International Designator
2023-026M
Decay Date
4/16/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30054
Alternative Name
Starlink 30054
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-30054 satellite, also known as Starlink 30054 and identified by NORAD CAT ID 55706, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 27, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link. It also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The satellite became stable 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 6-1-12
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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