STARLINK-30140 (57458)

COSPAR: 2023-107B | Alt Name: Starlink 30140

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 28, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57458

International Designator

2023-107B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:09:43 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

314.03°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

270.56°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30140

Alternative Name

Starlink 30140

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 57458U 23107B   26200.67342279 -.00000181  00000+0  29425-5 0  9999
2 57458  43.0012 314.0265 0001076 270.5572  89.5157 15.27572839165291

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Summary
STARLINK-30140 is a communication satellite from the Starlink v2 Mini series, operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 28, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has an object ID of 2023-107B and a NORAD catalog number of 57458. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, and its dry mass is 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also has Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries.

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 6-7-02

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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