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STARLINK-30453 (57910)
COSPAR: 2023-146V | Alt Name: Starlink 30453
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57910
International Designator
2023-146V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:58:31 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
286.27°
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Argument of Perigee
261.25°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30453
Alternative Name
Starlink 30453
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 57910U 23146V 26200.58231350 -.00000042 00000+0 80012-5 0 9997
2 57910 43.0018 286.2697 0001513 261.2482 98.8199 15.27572616156205
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30453, also known as Starlink 30453, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on September 20, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 (AFETR LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, featuring a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, while it weighed 730 kg at launch. Equipped with an Argon ion thruster for propulsion and powered by solar arrays along with batteries, STARLINK-30453 carries a payload consisting of Ku/Ka/E-band communication equipment complemented by optical inter-satellite links for enhanced connectivity. Its mission is to support the Starlink Group 6-17-20 constellation aimed at providing global communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-17-20
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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