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STARLINK-30404 (57853)
COSPAR: 2023-141P | Alt Name: Starlink 30404
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57853
International Designator
2023-141P
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:46:07 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
30.00°
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Argument of Perigee
60.31°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30404
Alternative Name
Starlink 30404
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 57853U 23141P 26200.82369852 -.00002506 00000+0 -72560-4 0 9990
2 57853 53.1613 29.9950 0001343 60.3082 299.8053 15.30177724160564
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Summary
STARLINK-30404 is a communication satellite launched on September 12, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft, designed under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms, equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 7-2-14 constellation managed by SpaceX, aimed at providing communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-2-14
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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