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STARLINK-30339 (57882)
COSPAR: 2023-144U | Alt Name: Starlink 30339
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57882
International Designator
2023-144U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:30:45 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
262.97°
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Argument of Perigee
249.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30339
Alternative Name
Starlink 30339
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 57882U 23144U 26200.18802400 .00000591 00000+0 31014-4 0 9994
2 57882 43.0010 262.9723 0001274 249.5968 110.4747 15.27576512157747
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30339 (also known as Starlink 30339) is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on September 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs approximately 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of about 700 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power supply. This communication satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity.
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
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Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-16-19
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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