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STARLINK-30489 (57974)
COSPAR: 2023-151L | Alt Name: Starlink 30489
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57974
International Designator
2023-151L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:27:02 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
310.54°
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Argument of Perigee
264.65°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30489
Alternative Name
Starlink 30489
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 57974U 23151L 26200.68544845 -.00000048 00000+0 77808-5 0 9995
2 57974 43.0052 310.5399 0001551 264.6515 95.4159 15.27573590155951
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated NORAD CAT ID 57974 and OBJECT ID 2023-151L, was launched on September 30, 2023, from LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS, it is part of the Starlink Group 6-19-11 and has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan."
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 6-19-11
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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