STARLINK-30241 (57298)

COSPAR: 2023-096J | Alt Name: Starlink 30241
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 10, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57298

International Designator

2023-096J

Decay Date

2/15/2026

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30241

Alternative Name

Starlink 30241

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 57298, known as STARLINK-30241 or Starlink 30241, is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on July 10, 2023. The launch took place from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and consists of a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation, it operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-5-09 constellation, dedicated to communication purposes. The payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communications equipment and optical inter-satellite links. It was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS).

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 6-5-09

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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