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STARLINK-30487 (57924)
COSPAR: 2023-147M | Alt Name: Starlink 30487
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57924
International Designator
2023-147M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:33:54 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
303.31°
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Argument of Perigee
273.67°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30487
Alternative Name
Starlink 30487
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 57924U 23147M 26200.69021222 .00001112 00000+0 49938-4 0 9999
2 57924 43.0035 303.3081 0001634 273.6733 86.3932 15.27579568156779
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Summary
STARLINK-30487 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration and was launched on September 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays or deployable structures. It weighs around 730 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 700 kilograms after propellant usage. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for enhanced communication capabilities, it also features Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is focused on providing global internet coverage as part of the Starlink constellation under SpaceX's ownership.
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 6-18-12
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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