STARLINK-30497 (58011)

COSPAR: 2023-153W | Alt Name: Starlink 30497

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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

58011

International Designator

2023-153W

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:36:32 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

40.30°

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Argument of Perigee

267.53°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30497

Alternative Name

Starlink 30497

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58011U 23153W   26200.85870957  .00000076  00000+0  12279-4 0  9995

2 58011  43.0042  40.3031 0001486 267.5268  92.5414 15.27574522155114

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Summary

STARLINK-30497 is a communication satellite launched on October 5, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft 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 deployment structures. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters, and it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation.

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 6-21-21

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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