STARLINK-30488 (57931)

COSPAR: 2023-147U | Alt Name: Starlink 30488

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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

57931

International Designator

2023-147U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:24:39 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

303.27°

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Argument of Perigee

255.60°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30488

Alternative Name

Starlink 30488

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57931U 23147U   26200.68378838  .00000491  00000+0  27373-4 0  9992

2 57931  43.0046 303.2740 0001478 255.6003 104.4684 15.27577473156775

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Summary

The Starlink V2M satellite, designated NORAD_CAT_ID 57931 and OBJECT_ID 2023-147U, was launched on September 24, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini, measures 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, and weighs 700 kg dry mass and 730 kg at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload technology and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the mission of this satellite is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-18-19 constellation, contributing to a broader network aimed at global internet coverage.

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

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-18-19

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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