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STARLINK-30817 (58238)
COSPAR: 2023-171J | Alt Name: Starlink 30817
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58238
International Designator
2023-171J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:56:32 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
261.32°
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Argument of Perigee
278.99°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30817
Alternative Name
Starlink 30817
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 58238U 23171J 26200.45592919 .00004508 00000+0 17311-3 0 9996
2 58238 43.0005 261.3241 0001471 278.9879 81.0806 15.27606811149882
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30817 satellite, also known as Starlink 30817, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on November 8, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite is part of the Starlink V2M series with a configuration known as "Starlink v2 Mini." It measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters, with solar arrays and batteries providing its power. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's launch mass was 730 kilograms, while its dry mass is 700 kilograms. Its primary purpose is to support communication services as part of SpaceX’s larger Starlink constellation.
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 6-27-09
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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