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STARLINK-30393 (57866)
COSPAR: 2023-144C | Alt Name: Starlink 30393
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57866
International Designator
2023-144C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:34:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
258.54°
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Argument of Perigee
270.89°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30393
Alternative Name
Starlink 30393
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 57866U 23144C 26200.85716270 -.00000229 00000+0 11976-5 0 9994
2 57866 42.9995 258.5418 0001365 270.8873 89.1822 15.27573482157811
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Summary
STARLINK-30393 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink V2M bus series, launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 16, 2023. It was deployed from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its solar arrays extended. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, and power generation relies on solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan configuration.
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 6-16-03
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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