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STARLINK-30195 (57406)
COSPAR: 2023-102C | Alt Name: Starlink 30195
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NORAD ID
57406
International Designator
2023-102C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
222.78°
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Argument of Perigee
283.84°
Period
91.72 min
Mean Motion
15.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30195
Alternative Name
Starlink 30195
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57406U 23102C 26200.83335647 .01068414 00000+0 78807-2 0 9994
2 57406 42.9998 222.7813 0001659 283.8389 34.1562 15.69914128 5914
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30195 satellite, designated as NORAD 57406 and OBJECT_ID 2023-102C, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 20, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 700 kg dry and had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is designed for communication purposes. Power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries. The satellite features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus panel shape.
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 6-15-03
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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