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STARLINK-30377 (57825)
COSPAR: 2023-138T | Alt Name: Starlink 30377
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57825
International Designator
2023-138T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:27:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
210.14°
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Argument of Perigee
288.36°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30377
Alternative Name
Starlink 30377
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57825U 23138T 26200.39424536 -.00001275 00000+0 -36821-4 0 9990
2 57825 42.9995 210.1410 0001189 288.3585 71.7138 15.27572563158772
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30377 or Starlink 30377, was launched on September 9, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. It weighs 700 kilograms dry with a total launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is designed for communication purposes and powered by solar arrays and batteries. The Starlink V2M employs Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-14-18
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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