X Report 12 Feb 2025
SpaceX swaps Crew Dragon capsules with NASA to accelerate Crew-10 launch, and successfully launches multiple Starlink satellites into orbit.
STARLINK-30477 (57912)
COSPAR: 2023-146X | Alt Name: Starlink 30477
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 20, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57912
International Designator
2023-146X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:42:41 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
287.44°
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Argument of Perigee
273.10°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30477
Alternative Name
Starlink 30477
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 57912U 23146X 26200.27964391 .00000020 00000+0 10271-4 0 9997
2 57912 43.0026 287.4368 0001437 273.1024 86.9663 15.27578848157223
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Summary
The Starlink-30477 satellite, also known as Starlink 30477, is a communications spacecraft belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under SpaceX's fleet. Launched on September 20, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters for orbital adjustments. The mission purpose is to enhance communication capabilities as part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 6-17-22 constellation.
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 6-17-22
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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