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STARLINK-30476 (57930)
COSPAR: 2023-147T | Alt Name: Starlink 30476
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57930
International Designator
2023-147T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
42.99°
Right Ascension
204.94°
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Argument of Perigee
183.08°
Period
90.28 min
Mean Motion
15.95 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30476
Alternative Name
Starlink 30476
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 57930U 23147T 26200.83335647 .00274655 37463-4 68301-3 0 9997
2 57930 42.9860 204.9397 0007226 183.0769 40.5099 15.95042764 6051
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, named STARLINK-30476 or Starlink 30476, is a communication satellite launched on September 24, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. The spacecraft weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-18-18 mission operated by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 6-18-18
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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