STARLINK-30187 (57473)

COSPAR: 2023-107S | Alt Name: Starlink 30187

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 28, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57473

International Designator

2023-107S

Decay Date

4/8/2026

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30187

Alternative Name

Starlink 30187

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-30187 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink Group 6-7-17 constellation and operates under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on July 28, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has an object ID of 2023-107S and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It features a bus type known as Starlink V2M and carries equipment including a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with optical inter-satellite links. The satellite measures approximately 4.1 meters in diameter, spans 29 meters, and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion.

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 6-7-17

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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