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STARLINK-30427 (57865)
COSPAR: 2023-144B | Alt Name: Starlink 30427
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57865
International Designator
2023-144B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:26:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
260.84°
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Argument of Perigee
276.79°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30427
Alternative Name
Starlink 30427
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 57865U 23144B 26200.47640623 .00000960 00000+0 44406-4 0 9993
2 57865 43.0013 260.8442 0001236 276.7941 83.2770 15.27576549157751
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Summary
STARLINK-30427, also known as Starlink 30427, is a communication satellite designed by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on September 16, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, featuring a box plus panel shape. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with an Argon ion thruster for maneuvering and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-16-02 mission.
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 6-16-02
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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