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STARLINK-30447 (57874)
COSPAR: 2023-144L | Alt Name: Starlink 30447
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57874
International Designator
2023-144L
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:00:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
231.30°
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Argument of Perigee
270.70°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30447
Alternative Name
Starlink 30447
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 57874U 23144L 26201.16674632 .00000095 00000+0 12992-4 0 9991
2 57874 43.0005 231.2968 0001345 270.7046 89.3652 15.27577012158199
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30447 satellite, also known as Starlink 30447, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on September 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communication equipment along with an optical inter-satellite link system. It is stabilized using Argon ion thrusters and serves as part of the Starlink Group 6-16-11 mission, aiming to enhance global communication networks.
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 6-16-11
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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