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STARLINK-30463 (57909)
COSPAR: 2023-146U | Alt Name: Starlink 30463
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57909
International Designator
2023-146U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:21:51 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
289.79°
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Argument of Perigee
267.98°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30463
Alternative Name
Starlink 30463
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57909U 23146U 26200.59851667 .00000833 00000+0 39790-4 0 9998
2 57909 43.0017 289.7894 0001419 267.9769 92.0921 15.27579773156160
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30463 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-17-19 payload. Launched on September 20, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms and its launch mass was 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters to maintain orbital position. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity, STARLINK-30463 is designed for communication purposes as part of SpaceX's satellite constellation network.
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 6-17-19
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
Map
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