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STARLINK-30410 (57841)
COSPAR: 2023-141B | Alt Name: Starlink 30410
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57841
International Designator
2023-141B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
29.61°
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Argument of Perigee
85.09°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30410
Alternative Name
Starlink 30410
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57841U 23141B 26200.79321446 -.00000610 00000+0 -79031-5 0 9995
2 57841 53.1614 29.6142 0001187 85.0909 275.0228 15.31697774160563
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30410, also known as Starlink 30410, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 12, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus type. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's structure is described as box-shaped with panels and has not been reported to have any major events or specific constellation associations post-launch.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-2-02
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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