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STARLINK-30354 (57772)
COSPAR: 2023-134B | Alt Name: Starlink 30354
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57772
International Designator
2023-134B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:53:37 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
174.88°
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Argument of Perigee
281.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30354
Alternative Name
Starlink 30354
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 57772U 23134B 26200.20390176 .00000532 00000+0 28858-4 0 9993
2 57772 43.0019 174.8765 0001808 281.5644 78.5005 15.27580922159586
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30354 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-134B) is a Starlink V2M configuration spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 4, 2023, from LC39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The dry mass of the spacecraft is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it has a box + pan shape and operates under the Starlink Group 6-12-02 payload mission.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-12-02
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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