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STARLINK-30838 (58211)
COSPAR: 2023-170F | Alt Name: Starlink 30838
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58211
International Designator
2023-170F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:49:40 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
170.63°
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Argument of Perigee
259.62°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30838
Alternative Name
Starlink 30838
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 58211U 23170F 26200.32616448 .00001547 00000+0 65778-4 0 9997
2 58211 43.0020 170.6348 0001233 259.6173 100.4539 15.27557823150439
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Summary
STARLINK-30838, also known as Starlink 30838, is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink V2M bus series. Launched on November 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. It carries equipment such as Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg and uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters, it was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity under the Starlink Group 6-26-06 mission. Its shape consists of 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.
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 6-26-06
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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