STARLINK-30434 (57875)

COSPAR: 2023-144M | Alt Name: Starlink 30434

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 16, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57875

International Designator

2023-144M

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:18:45 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

256.98°

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Argument of Perigee

274.90°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30434

Alternative Name

Starlink 30434

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57875U 23144M   26201.22136017  .00000583  00000+0  30726-4 0  9996

2 57875  43.0038 256.9774 0001721 274.8983  85.1672 15.27575810157917

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Summary

STARLINK-30434 is a Starlink V2M satellite, designated under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on September 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its solar arrays. The dry mass is recorded as 700 kg, while the launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, argon ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays with batteries for power, this satellite aims to enhance communication capabilities through its mission as part of the Starlink Group 6-16-12 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

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 6-16-12

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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