STARLINK-30433 (57878)

COSPAR: 2023-144Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30433

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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

57878

International Designator

2023-144Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:32:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

260.33°

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Argument of Perigee

274.45°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30433

Alternative Name

Starlink 30433

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57878U 23144Q   26200.52253382  .00000232  00000+0  17959-4 0  9990

2 57878  43.0014 260.3318 0001196 274.4513  85.6202 15.27567927157800

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Summary

The satellite designated by NORAD CAT ID 57878 and OBJECT ID 2023-144Q is a Starlink V2M configuration named STARLINK-30433 or Starlink 30433, owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion relies on Argon ion thrusters. The satellite’s shape consists of a box design with panels.

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 6-16-15

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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