STARLINK-30043 (57417)

COSPAR: 2023-102P | Alt Name: Starlink 30043

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 20, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57417

International Designator

2023-102P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:45:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

224.77°

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Argument of Perigee

277.09°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30043

Alternative Name

Starlink 30043

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57417U 23102P   26200.40655816  .00000732  00000+0  36120-4 0  9994

2 57417  43.0034 224.7726 0001825 277.0927  82.9717 15.27577748166381

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Summary

STARLINK-30043 is a communication satellite launched on July 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink V2M series with a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kg dry and had a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity.

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 6-15-14

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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