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STARLINK-30154 (57495)
COSPAR: 2023-113A | Alt Name: Starlink 30154
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57495
International Designator
2023-113A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:29:59 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
349.73°
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Argument of Perigee
275.58°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30154
Alternative Name
Starlink 30154
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 57495U 23113A 26200.81249964 .00004127 00000+0 15943-3 0 9991
2 57495 43.0049 349.7321 0001472 275.5850 84.4834 15.27576872163727
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30154 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-113A) is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on August 7, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters.
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 6-8-01
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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