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STARLINK-30394 (57810)
COSPAR: 2023-138C | Alt Name: Starlink 30394
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57810
International Designator
2023-138C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:35:09 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
208.39°
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Argument of Perigee
268.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30394
Alternative Name
Starlink 30394
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 57810U 23138C 26200.73274666 .00004737 00000+0 18148-3 0 9994
2 57810 42.9997 208.3861 0001174 268.6000 91.4717 15.27589510158833
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Summary
The STARLINK-30394 satellite, also known as Starlink 30394, is a communication satellite designed for the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus category. It was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 9, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply, and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and it had a launch mass of 730 kg. Its purpose is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-14-03 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
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-14-03
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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