STARLINK-30413 (57814)

COSPAR: 2023-138G | Alt Name: Starlink 30413

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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

57814

International Designator

2023-138G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:03:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

209.08°

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Argument of Perigee

277.64°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30413

Alternative Name

Starlink 30413

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57814U 23138G   26200.71104184 -.00001790  00000+0 -55554-4 0  9994

2 57814  43.0008 209.0787 0001285 277.6438  82.4268 15.27567240158922

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Summary

STARLINK-30413 is a Starlink V2M satellite, also known as Starlink 30413, launched on September 9, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. Its primary mission is communication. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was manufactured 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.

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 6-14-07

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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