STARLINK-30449 (57903)

COSPAR: 2023-146N | Alt Name: Starlink 30449

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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

57903

International Designator

2023-146N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:38:20 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

289.02°

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Argument of Perigee

280.41°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30449

Alternative Name

Starlink 30449

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57903U 23146N   26200.60995809 -.00001362  00000+0 -39997-4 0  9990

2 57903  43.0023 289.0189 0001344 280.4069  79.6631 15.27566915156175

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-30449 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-146N) is a Starlink v2 Mini communications satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 20, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Measuring 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, this satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communications. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. The design of the satellite includes a box shape with panels.

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 6-17-13

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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