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STARLINK-30974 (58479)
COSPAR: 2023-186G | Alt Name: Starlink 30974
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58479
International Designator
2023-186G
Decay Date
11/7/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30974
Alternative Name
Starlink 30974
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The Starlink-30974 satellite, also known as Starlink 30974, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on December 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 730 kg at launch with a dry mass of 700 kg. The satellite is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and carries a payload capable of operating in Ku/Ka/E-bands along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Propulsion is provided by Argon ion thrusters, and its power system consists of solar arrays paired with batteries.
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 6-31-07
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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