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STARLINK-30483 (57914)
COSPAR: 2023-147B | Alt Name: Starlink 30483
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57914
International Designator
2023-147B
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:10:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
150.95°
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Argument of Perigee
266.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30483
Alternative Name
Starlink 30483
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 57914U 23147B 26201.25751764 .00001688 00000+0 70829-4 0 9993
2 57914 43.0028 150.9546 0001394 266.3172 93.7520 15.27582557158589
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Summary
STARLINK-30483 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on September 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite features a Starlink v2 Mini configuration and carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, it weighs approximately 700 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-18-02 mission, aimed at enhancing 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-18-02
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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