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STARLINK-30379 (57811)
COSPAR: 2023-138D | Alt Name: Starlink 30379
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57811
International Designator
2023-138D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:40:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
208.42°
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Argument of Perigee
275.72°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30379
Alternative Name
Starlink 30379
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57811U 23138D 26200.73659836 .00000130 00000+0 14262-4 0 9998
2 57811 43.0029 208.4166 0001182 275.7165 84.3552 15.27575402158935
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30379 satellite, also known as Starlink 30379, is a communication spacecraft under the Starlink V2M series and configured as Starlink v2 Mini. It was launched on September 9, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It weighs 700 kg dry and 730 kg at launch, equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, while power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity.
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 6-14-04
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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