STARLINK-30543 (57996)

COSPAR: 2023-153F | Alt Name: Starlink 30543

DECAYED

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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

57996

International Designator

2023-153F

Decay Date

4/21/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30543

Alternative Name

Starlink 30543

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 57996 and OBJECT ID 2023-153F is a Starlink V2M spacecraft under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, launched on October 5, 2023. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the United States and deployed for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters due to its solar arrays or antennas. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 730 kilograms from the LC40 pad at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite features an equipment payload that includes Ku/Ka/E-band communications capability and optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. It is equipped with Argon ion thrusters for orbital maneuvering and solar arrays paired with batteries to provide power. Its shape is described as a box with panels, though additional details like color or RCS (Reflective Coefficient) are not provided in the dataset.

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

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-21-06

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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