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STARLINK-30465 (57891)
COSPAR: 2023-146A | Alt Name: Starlink 30465
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57891
International Designator
2023-146A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:45:42 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
289.07°
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Argument of Perigee
277.58°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30465
Alternative Name
Starlink 30465
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 57891U 23146A 26200.61507956 .00000110 00000+0 13512-4 0 9992
2 57891 43.0013 289.0692 0001165 277.5840 82.4879 15.27573775157230
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30465 satellite, also known as Starlink 30465, was launched on September 20, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms with a total launch mass of 730 kilograms. It measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and has a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission of STARLINK-30465 is to provide communication services, employing Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with a pan configuration. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it was launched under the ownership of SpaceX and is part of the Starlink Group 6-17-01 payload for communication purposes.
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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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-17-01
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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