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STARLINK-30440 (57923)
COSPAR: 2023-147L | Alt Name: Starlink 30440
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57923
International Designator
2023-147L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:48:30 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
300.77°
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Argument of Perigee
277.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30440
Alternative Name
Starlink 30440
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 57923U 23147L 26200.57535479 .00001470 00000+0 62944-4 0 9998
2 57923 43.0000 300.7746 0000572 277.4556 82.6231 15.27574889156798
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-30440 or Starlink 30440, was launched on September 24, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite is part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 6-18-11 and operates in a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kg, while its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, and the satellite's structure resembles a box with a pan configuration.
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 6-18-11
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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