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STARLINK-30402 (57827)
COSPAR: 2023-138V | Alt Name: Starlink 30402
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57827
International Designator
2023-138V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:37:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
208.39°
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Argument of Perigee
277.03°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30402
Alternative Name
Starlink 30402
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 57827U 23138V 26200.73402832 .00000031 00000+0 10654-4 0 9998
2 57827 43.0026 208.3941 0001527 277.0333 83.0345 15.27574346158925
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Summary
The STARLINK-30402 satellite, also known as Starlink 30402, is a communication satellite launched on September 9, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink Group 6-14-20 and operates under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with the BUS type Starlink V2M. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It has a launch mass of 730 kg and a dry mass of 700 kg, with its payload comprising a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Argon ion thrusters as motors for orbit adjustments.
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 6-14-20
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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