Space Brief 11 Nov 2025
Record-breaking Chinese launches, SDA funding issues, and a new Starlink milestone highlight today's space news.
STARLINK-30441 (57869)
COSPAR: 2023-144F | Alt Name: Starlink 30441
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57869
International Designator
2023-144F
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:30:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
256.68°
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Argument of Perigee
276.73°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30441
Alternative Name
Starlink 30441
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 57869U 23144F 26201.18794179 -.00000102 00000+0 58294-5 0 9992
2 57869 42.9999 256.6834 0001315 276.7309 83.3393 15.27573922157866
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite designated STARLINK-30441 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-144F) is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on September 16, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload systems along with an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation.
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 6-16-06
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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