STARLINK-30853 (58236)

COSPAR: 2023-171G | Alt Name: Starlink 30853

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 8, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58236

International Designator

2023-171G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:36:17 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

260.99°

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Argument of Perigee

278.35°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30853

Alternative Name

Starlink 30853

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58236U 23171G   26200.52520560  .00000899  00000+0  42188-4 0  9995

2 58236  43.0009 260.9899 0001248 278.3549  81.7161 15.27585571149899

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Summary

The STARLINK-30853 satellite, also known as Starlink 30853, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-27-07 payload. Launched on November 8, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and was manufactured by SPXS in the US. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its motor consists of Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering, and its dimensions are a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan.

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 6-27-07

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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