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STARLINK-30140 (57458)
COSPAR: 2023-107B | Alt Name: Starlink 30140
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
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°
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Argument of Perigee
270.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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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
Source: Celestrak
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.
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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