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STARLINK-30193 (57414)
COSPAR: 2023-102L | Alt Name: Starlink 30193
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57414
International Designator
2023-102L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
214.83°
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Argument of Perigee
273.27°
Period
92.71 min
Mean Motion
15.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30193
Alternative Name
Starlink 30193
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57414U 23102L 26200.83335647 .00116833 00000+0 17874-2 0 9998
2 57414 43.0010 214.8315 0001752 273.2738 145.6220 15.53256407 5959
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30193, also known as Starlink 30193, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on July 20, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans about 29 meters. The satellite weighs around 700 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply, it is part of the Starlink Group 6-15-11 payload group. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this satellite is designed to provide communication services using a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link.
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 6-15-11
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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