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STARLINK-30450 (57913)
COSPAR: 2023-147A | Alt Name: Starlink 30450
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57913
International Designator
2023-147A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:08:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
300.03°
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Argument of Perigee
257.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30450
Alternative Name
Starlink 30450
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 57913U 23147A 26200.58934516 -.00000700 00000+0 -15921-4 0 9993
2 57913 43.0045 300.0325 0001865 257.6647 102.3996 15.27578416156775
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30450 satellite, also known as Starlink 30450 and belonging to the Starlink Group 6-18-01 payload, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) in the United States. It was launched on September 24, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or antennas. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The dry mass is approximately 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters. Its purpose is to enhance global communication services as part of SpaceX’s broader Starlink constellation mission.
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 6-18-01
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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