STARLINK-30475 (57929)

COSPAR: 2023-147S | Alt Name: Starlink 30475

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 24, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57929

International Designator

2023-147S

Decay Date

3/26/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30475

Alternative Name

Starlink 30475

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-30475 (also known as Starlink 30475) is a communication satellite launched on September 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft, part of the Starlink Group 6-18-17 mission, measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. The dry mass is 700 kg, while the launch mass was 730 kg. STARLINK-30475 uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and operates in a Box + pan shape configuration. The satellite's primary purpose is communication, and it was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and owned by the same entity.

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

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 6-18-17

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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