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STARLINK-30292 (57844)
COSPAR: 2023-141E | Alt Name: Starlink 30292
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57844
International Designator
2023-141E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
30.30°
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Argument of Perigee
115.00°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30292
Alternative Name
Starlink 30292
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57844U 23141E 26200.75730917 .00000501 00000+0 29037-4 0 9998
2 57844 53.1616 30.2971 0001358 114.9997 245.1145 15.30197211160550
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30292 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-141E) is a Starlink v2 Mini communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and launched on September 12, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications equipment, and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 7-2-05 constellation for communication purposes.
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 7-2-05
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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