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STARLINK-30460 (57870)
COSPAR: 2023-144G | Alt Name: Starlink 30460
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57870
International Designator
2023-144G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:40:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
260.92°
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Argument of Perigee
273.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30460
Alternative Name
Starlink 30460
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 57870U 23144G 26200.48668655 .00000157 00000+0 15245-4 0 9992
2 57870 43.0027 260.9226 0001300 273.8128 86.2575 15.27574760157805
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30460 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2023-144G) is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on September 16, 2023, from LC40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, indicating large solar arrays or deployable structures. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission is dedicated to communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 6-16-07 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 6-16-07
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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