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STARLINK-30429 (57876)
COSPAR: 2023-144N | Alt Name: Starlink 30429
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57876
International Designator
2023-144N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:42:45 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
260.70°
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Argument of Perigee
255.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30429
Alternative Name
Starlink 30429
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 57876U 23144N 26200.57136274 .00001253 00000+0 55056-4 0 9997
2 57876 43.0026 260.6973 0001512 255.4565 104.6119 15.27577773157808
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-30429 or Starlink 30429, was launched on September 16, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite is part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 6-16-13 and is configured as a Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it has a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload technology for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters to maintain orbit stability. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration, and it is operated by SpaceX for communication missions as part of their global internet coverage initiative.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-16-13
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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