STARLINK-30897 (58360)

COSPAR: 2023-177K | Alt Name: Starlink 30897

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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

58360

International Designator

2023-177K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:12:38 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

339.39°

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Argument of Perigee

261.17°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30897

Alternative Name

Starlink 30897

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58360U 23177K   26200.75877975 -.00001056  00000+0 -28856-4 0  9993

2 58360  43.0069 339.3890 0001738 261.1704  98.8951 15.27573949148253

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Summary

STARLINK-30897 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on November 18, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters, indicating it has deployable structures such as solar arrays or antennas. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and launched at a mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The mission purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-28-10 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.

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 6-28-10

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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