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STARLINK-30431 (57852)
COSPAR: 2023-141N | Alt Name: Starlink 30431
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57852
International Designator
2023-141N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:18:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
30.33°
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Argument of Perigee
82.67°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30431
Alternative Name
Starlink 30431
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 57852U 23141N 26200.76258859 .00000156 00000+0 17409-4 0 9994
2 57852 53.1620 30.3269 0001356 82.6710 277.4445 15.30192721160548
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30431 is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2023-141N, belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and manufactured by SPXS in the US. Launched on September 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is equipped with Argon ion thrusters as motors, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan" and its dry mass is 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms.
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 7-2-13
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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