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STARLINK-30039 (57468)
COSPAR: 2023-107M | Alt Name: Starlink 30039
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57468
International Designator
2023-107M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:47:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
310.81°
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Argument of Perigee
272.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30039
Alternative Name
Starlink 30039
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 57468U 23107M 26200.69961764 -.00000672 00000+0 -14882-4 0 9994
2 57468 43.0054 310.8127 0001777 272.5584 87.5064 15.27570528165335
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30039, also known as Starlink 30039, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on July 28, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR), Launch Pad LC40. It uses a Falcon 9 launch vehicle and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for connectivity. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. It features Argon ion thrusters as motors for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite’s shape resembles a box with panels, and it operates in a communication mission under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-7-12
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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