STARLINK-30888 (58370)

COSPAR: 2023-177V | Alt Name: Starlink 30888

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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

58370

International Designator

2023-177V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:23:28 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

324.66°

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Argument of Perigee

258.31°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30888

Alternative Name

Starlink 30888

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58370U 23177V   26200.72463021 -.00000320  00000+0 -20869-5 0  9994

2 58370  43.0052 324.6587 0001643 258.3150 101.7518 15.27572708148439

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Summary

The STARLINK-30888 satellite, also known as Starlink 30888, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus type. Launched on November 18, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. Its dimensions are 0.3 m in length, 4.1 m in diameter, and spans 29 m. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. It was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) and operates under their ownership as part of the Starlink Group 6-28-20 mission, contributing to global communication services.

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

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-28-20

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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