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STARLINK-30847 (58239)
COSPAR: 2023-171K | Alt Name: Starlink 30847
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58239
International Designator
2023-171K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:34:25 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
262.77°
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Argument of Perigee
273.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30847
Alternative Name
Starlink 30847
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 58239U 23171K 26200.19056921 .00000814 00000+0 39123-4 0 9998
2 58239 42.9989 262.7723 0001720 273.1425 86.9229 15.27576252149847
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, designated as STARLINK-30847 or Starlink 30847, was launched on November 8, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched with a total mass of 730 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink Group 6-27-10 constellation. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and is stabilized using Argon ion thrusters. Its primary mission is communication, serving as part of SpaceX's broader network aimed at providing global internet coverage.
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 6-27-10
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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