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STARLINK-30090 (56293)
COSPAR: 2023-056H | Alt Name: Starlink 30090
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56293
International Designator
2023-056H
Decay Date
4/8/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30090
Alternative Name
Starlink 30090
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-30090 or Starlink 30090, was launched on April 19, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from LC40. It has a configuration known as "Starlink v2 Mini" and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite's dimensions are length: 0.3 meters, diameter: 4.1 meters, and span: 29 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kilograms with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, while power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box and pan configuration. Its mission involves providing communication services.
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 6-2-08
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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