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STARLINK-30791 (58177)
COSPAR: 2023-167C | Alt Name: Starlink 30791
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58177
International Designator
2023-167C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:23:46 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
117.03°
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Argument of Perigee
247.74°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30791
Alternative Name
Starlink 30791
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58177U 23167C 26200.80817762 .00001245 00000+0 54741-4 0 9992
2 58177 43.0015 117.0301 0000456 247.7366 112.3438 15.27579414151190
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30791 satellite, also known as Starlink 30791, was launched on October 30, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and operates in the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a BUS type Starlink V2M. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters. Weighing 700 kilograms dry and 730 kilograms at launch, it is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication. It uses Argon ion thrusters as motors and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's mission is to provide communication services and it was manufactured 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.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-25-03
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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