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STARLINK-30390 (57819)
COSPAR: 2023-138M | Alt Name: Starlink 30390
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57819
International Designator
2023-138M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:02:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
210.87°
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Argument of Perigee
272.44°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30390
Alternative Name
Starlink 30390
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 57819U 23138M 26200.37640296 .00001203 00000+0 53236-4 0 9992
2 57819 43.0009 210.8668 0001470 272.4398 87.6285 15.27577067158812
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite designated STARLINK-30390 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-138M) is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on September 9, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it has an overall launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is designed for the Starlink Group 6-14-12 constellation 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-14-12
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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