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STARLINK-30425 (57850)
COSPAR: 2023-141L | Alt Name: Starlink 30425
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57850
International Designator
2023-141L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:43:10 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
30.46°
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Argument of Perigee
98.09°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30425
Alternative Name
Starlink 30425
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57850U 23141L 26200.82164758 .00000289 00000+0 21886-4 0 9994
2 57850 53.1615 30.4564 0001281 98.0937 262.0209 15.30194236160550
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30425 satellite, also known as Starlink 30425, is a communication satellite designed under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 7-2-11 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, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters. It weighs 730 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission involves communication using Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, and it is owned and manufactured by SPXS in the United States.
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 7-2-11
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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