STARLINK-30142 (56836)

COSPAR: 2023-079P | Alt Name: Starlink 30142

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 4, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56836

International Designator

2023-079P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:39:27 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

80.21°

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Argument of Perigee

189.27°

Period

94.28 min

Mean Motion

15.27 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30142

Alternative Name

Starlink 30142

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 56836U 23079P   26200.36073625  .00031002  00000+0  11366-2 0  9995

2 56836  43.0025  80.2072 0000642 189.2661 170.8179 15.27428789173061

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30142 or Starlink 30142, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on June 4, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg.

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

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 6-4-14

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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