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STARLINK-30889 (58368)
COSPAR: 2023-177T | Alt Name: Starlink 30889
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58368
International Designator
2023-177T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:39:14 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
325.30°
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Argument of Perigee
279.70°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30889
Alternative Name
Starlink 30889
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 58368U 23177T 26200.69391551 .00001413 00000+0 60834-4 0 9992
2 58368 43.0028 325.2959 0001557 279.7007 80.3669 15.27600202148419
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30889 satellite, also known as Starlink 30889, is a communication satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on November 18, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and features a box with solar panels shape, with dimensions including a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and span of 29 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and was launched at a total mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-28-18
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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