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STARLINK-30451 (57905)
COSPAR: 2023-146Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30451
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57905
International Designator
2023-146Q
Decay Date
2/14/2026
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30451
Alternative Name
Starlink 30451
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-30451 is a Starlink V2M satellite with the configuration Starlink v2 Mini, manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on September 20, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering.
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 6-17-15
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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