STARLINK-30403 (57813)

COSPAR: 2023-138F | Alt Name: Starlink 30403

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 9, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57813

International Designator

2023-138F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:59:09 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

210.31°

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Argument of Perigee

291.00°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30403

Alternative Name

Starlink 30403

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57813U 23138F   26200.41608778  .00000338  00000+0  21819-4 0  9990

2 57813  43.0031 210.3114 0001525 290.9976  69.0712 15.27578154158783

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Summary

STARLINK-30403 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on September 9, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This Starlink v2 Mini model has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Its shape consists of a box structure complemented by panels, designed primarily for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 6-14-06 constellation.

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

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 6-14-06

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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