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STARLINK-30445 (57873)
COSPAR: 2023-144K | Alt Name: Starlink 30445
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57873
International Designator
2023-144K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:11:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
258.74°
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Argument of Perigee
273.17°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30445
Alternative Name
Starlink 30445
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 57873U 23144K 26200.88285772 .00000478 00000+0 26905-4 0 9995
2 57873 43.0055 258.7412 0002538 273.1671 86.8890 15.27576432157816
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated STARLINK-30445 or Starlink 30445, was launched on September 16, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is designed for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg with a total launch mass of 730 kg. It features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. The satellite is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. It was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 6-16-10 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 6-16-10
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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