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STARLINK-30420 (57846)
COSPAR: 2023-141G | Alt Name: Starlink 30420
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57846
International Designator
2023-141G
Decay Date
12/31/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30420
Alternative Name
Starlink 30420
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-30420 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-2-07 payload, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 12, 2023, from AFWTR Launch Site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and was launched with a total mass of 730 kg. It features solar arrays and batteries for power, equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite is propelled by Argon ion thrusters and measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters.
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 7-2-07
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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