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STARLINK-30884 (58372)
COSPAR: 2023-177X | Alt Name: Starlink 30884
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58372
International Designator
2023-177X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:01:28 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
325.40°
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Argument of Perigee
271.66°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30884
Alternative Name
Starlink 30884
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 58372U 23177X 26200.70935646 -.00000287 00000+0 -89336-6 0 9998
2 58372 43.0018 325.4038 0001201 271.6570 88.4144 15.27574956148418
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30884 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and is identified by NORAD with CAT ID 58372. Launched on November 18, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. It was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg, featuring equipment like Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, while it uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor.
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-28-22
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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