STARLINK-30891 (58367)

COSPAR: 2023-177S | Alt Name: Starlink 30891

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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

58367

International Designator

2023-177S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:28:11 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

326.80°

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Argument of Perigee

262.89°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30891

Alternative Name

Starlink 30891

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58367U 23177S   26200.43624369  .00000463  00000+0  26366-4 0  9995

2 58367  43.0020 326.8019 0001232 262.8884  97.1827 15.27577705148312

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Summary

STARLINK-30891 is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SPXS. It was launched on November 18, 2023, from the AFETR site LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it has a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power. It also features Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission of STARLINK-30891 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-28-17 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 6-28-17

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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