STARLINK-30878 (58359)

COSPAR: 2023-177J | Alt Name: Starlink 30878

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 18, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58359

International Designator

2023-177J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:12:39 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

328.56°

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Argument of Perigee

280.02°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30878

Alternative Name

Starlink 30878

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58359U 23177J   26200.67545751 -.00000123  00000+0  50437-5 0  9990

2 58359  43.0034 328.5601 0001231 280.0235  80.0478 15.27570165148377

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Summary

STARLINK-30878 is a communication satellite under the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and part of the Starlink Group 6-28-09 mission launched on November 18, 2023, from AFETR LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its solar arrays. It features an Argon ion thruster for propulsion and is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has a launch mass of 730 kilograms and a dry mass of 700 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan." It was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity.

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 6-28-09

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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