STARLINK-30538 (57994)

COSPAR: 2023-153D | Alt Name: Starlink 30538

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57994

International Designator

2023-153D

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:20:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

45.70°

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Argument of Perigee

271.39°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30538

Alternative Name

Starlink 30538

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57994U 23153D   26199.97285028  .00000311  00000+0  20825-4 0  9991

2 57994  43.0043  45.7023 0001374 271.3910  88.6784 15.27583878154879

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD catalog number 57994 and object ID 2023-153D is a Starlink V2M variant, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. Launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) on October 5, 2023, using SpaceX's Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 pad, it 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 Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The shape of the spacecraft can be described as a box with a pan configuration, owned 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.3

Diameter

4.1

Span

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-21-04

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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