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STARLINK-30443 (57894)
COSPAR: 2023-146D | Alt Name: Starlink 30443
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57894
International Designator
2023-146D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:13:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
289.44°
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Argument of Perigee
266.86°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30443
Alternative Name
Starlink 30443
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 57894U 23146D 26200.55097468 -.00003306 00000+0 -11062-3 0 9999
2 57894 43.0013 289.4437 0001351 266.8577 93.2120 15.27586737157229
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30443 satellite, also known as Starlink 30443, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on September 20, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite follows the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the BUS type of Starlink V2M. It has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The dry mass is recorded at 700 kilograms with a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It also utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain its position in orbit.
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 6-17-04
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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