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STARLINK-30424 (57857)
COSPAR: 2023-141T | Alt Name: Starlink 30424
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57857
International Designator
2023-141T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:59:37 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
4.09°
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Argument of Perigee
100.70°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30424
Alternative Name
Starlink 30424
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57857U 23141T 26200.83307083 -.00000339 00000+0 84556-6 0 9994
2 57857 53.1616 4.0869 0001109 100.7046 259.4080 15.31699416160923
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30424 satellite, also known as Starlink 30424, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on September 12, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays or other deployable structures. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration within the broader Starlink Group 7-2-18 constellation.
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 7-2-18
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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