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STARLINK-30456 (57943)
COSPAR: 2023-148J | Alt Name: Starlink 30456
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57943
International Designator
2023-148J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:40:08 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
133.64°
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Argument of Perigee
90.94°
Period
94.11 min
Mean Motion
15.30 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30456
Alternative Name
Starlink 30456
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57943U 23148J 26200.19453975 -.00000697 00000+0 -11407-4 0 9999
2 57943 53.1610 133.6446 0001424 90.9438 269.1726 15.30191146158555
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30456, also known as Starlink 30456, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on September 25, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 vehicle from SLC4E pad. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its deployed systems. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, with a launch mass of 730 kilograms, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan," and its purpose is to provide communication services.
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 7-3-09
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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