Space Brief 17 Sep 2024
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STARLINK-30282 (57883)
COSPAR: 2023-144V | Alt Name: Starlink 30282
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57883
International Designator
2023-144V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:28:44 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
260.31°
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Argument of Perigee
268.01°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30282
Alternative Name
Starlink 30282
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 57883U 23144V 26200.51995529 .00002142 00000+0 87365-4 0 9991
2 57883 43.0010 260.3134 0001362 268.0075 92.0621 15.27576005157809
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Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 57883 and OBJECT_ID 2023-144V is a Starlink V2M spacecraft named STARLINK-30282, operating under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on September 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 via Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this US-based satellite serves a communication mission. It features dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The spacecraft weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), operating as part of the Starlink Group 6-16-20 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.
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 6-16-20
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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