STARLINK-30405 (57851)

COSPAR: 2023-141M | Alt Name: Starlink 30405

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 12, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57851

International Designator

2023-141M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:31 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

29.73°

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Argument of Perigee

91.91°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30405

Alternative Name

Starlink 30405

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57851U 23141M   26200.78856255  .00000139  00000+0  16238-4 0  9999

2 57851  53.1608  29.7279 0001221  91.9121 268.2021 15.31709256160564

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Summary

STARLINK-30405 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is identified by NORAD catalog ID 57851. Launched on September 12, 2023, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-2-12 constellation for communication purposes and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).

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

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 7-2-12

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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