STARLINK-30467 (57895)

COSPAR: 2023-146E | Alt Name: Starlink 30467

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 20, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57895

International Designator

2023-146E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:30:55 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

288.99°

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Argument of Perigee

270.41°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30467

Alternative Name

Starlink 30467

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 57895U 23146E   26200.60480443 -.00000121  00000+0  51190-5 0  9994

2 57895  43.0013 288.9909 0001187 270.4063  89.6653 15.27570033157228

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Summary

STARLINK-30467 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration series and 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 measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with an Argon ion thruster for propulsion and featuring Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities alongside optical inter-satellite links, it serves the mission of enhancing global communication networks as part of SpaceX's constellation efforts.

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 6-17-05

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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