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STARLINK-30854 (58244)
COSPAR: 2023-171Q | Alt Name: Starlink 30854
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58244
International Designator
2023-171Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:59:18 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
262.36°
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Argument of Perigee
266.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30854
Alternative Name
Starlink 30854
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 58244U 23171Q 26200.24951640 .00000226 00000+0 17743-4 0 9993
2 58244 43.0009 262.3562 0001619 266.5555 93.5111 15.27579713149852
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30854 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 58244 and OBJECT ID 2023-171Q, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini constellation configured as BUS Starlink V2M. Launched on November 8, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a length of 0.3 meters and a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span reaching up to 29 meters. Its dry mass is recorded at 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it features a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and solar arrays for power generation. This satellite's primary purpose is communication, operated by SPXS (SpaceX).
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 6-27-15
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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