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STARLINK-30314 (57674)
COSPAR: 2023-124M | Alt Name: Starlink 30314
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57674
International Designator
2023-124M
Decay Date
3/2/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30314
Alternative Name
Starlink 30314
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-30314, also known as Starlink 30314, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on August 22, 2023, from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR) using Falcon 9 from Launch Pad SLC-4E. The satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch, reducing to 700 kilograms without fuel. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-1-12 mission aimed at providing communication services.
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 7-1-12
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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