STARLINK-30849 (58245)

COSPAR: 2023-171R | Alt Name: Starlink 30849

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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

58245

International Designator

2023-171R

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:20:33 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

256.76°

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Argument of Perigee

277.22°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30849

Alternative Name

Starlink 30849

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58245U 23171R   26201.22261000  .00002835  00000+0  11251-3 0  9992

2 58245  43.0042 256.7623 0001978 277.2240  82.8387 15.27581676150009

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Summary

The Starlink-30849 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 58245 and OBJECT ID 2023-171R, is a part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on November 8, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg, and its launch mass was 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its primary purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 6-27-16 mission.

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 6-27-16

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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