STARLINK-30540 (58002)

COSPAR: 2023-153M | Alt Name: Starlink 30540

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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

58002

International Designator

2023-153M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:47:38 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

40.36°

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Argument of Perigee

265.52°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30540

Alternative Name

Starlink 30540

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58002U 23153M   26200.86641862  .00000057  00000+0  11597-4 0  9998

2 58002  43.0046  40.3580 0001485 265.5232  94.5450 15.27574695155017

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Summary

The STARLINK-30540 satellite, also known as Starlink 30540 and belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, was launched on October 5, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as its motor. Manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity, this satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-21-12 mission. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.

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 6-21-12

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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