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STARLINK-30041 (57613)
COSPAR: 2023-119M | Alt Name: Starlink 30041
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 11, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57613
International Designator
2023-119M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:22:50 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
59.69°
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Argument of Perigee
268.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30041
Alternative Name
Starlink 30041
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 57613U 23119M 26200.01586095 .00000035 00000+0 10818-4 0 9991
2 57613 43.0037 59.6889 0001586 268.8053 91.2617 15.27577616163179
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30041, also known as Starlink 30041, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. It was launched on August 11, 2023, from Launch Pad LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, it weighs 730 kilograms at launch and 700 kilograms dry mass. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and its shape is described as a box with a pan.
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 6-9-12
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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