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STARLINK-30435 (57842)
COSPAR: 2023-141C | Alt Name: Starlink 30435
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57842
International Designator
2023-141C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:55:09 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
30.06°
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Argument of Perigee
82.78°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30435
Alternative Name
Starlink 30435
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 57842U 23141C 26200.74663654 .00000516 00000+0 28383-4 0 9997
2 57842 53.1613 30.0644 0001154 82.7825 277.3307 15.31703580160556
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30435, also known as Starlink 30435, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-2-03 payload. It was launched on September 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. Weighing 700 kilograms dry, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while Argon ion thrusters provide propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and operated 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.
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 7-2-03
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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