Artemis 2 Crew Returns After 50-Year Lunar Flyby | KeepTrack Space Brief
Artemis 2 astronauts completed first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17, traveling 690,000 miles aboard Orion. Four crew validated deep-space systems.
STARLINK-30852 (58373)
COSPAR: 2023-177Y | Alt Name: Starlink 30852
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58373
International Designator
2023-177Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:58:33 GMT
Apogee
Calculating...
Perigee
Calculating...
Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
325.05°
Eccentricity
Calculating...
Argument of Perigee
278.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
Latitude
Calculating...
Longitude
Calculating...
Altitude
Calculating...
Velocity
Calculating...
Polar Plot
3D Visualization
Explore in the Catalog
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30852
Alternative Name
Starlink 30852
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58373U 23177Y 26200.66566696 -.00000386 00000+0 -45181-5 0 9998
2 58373 43.0035 325.0542 0001180 278.8988 81.1730 15.27571624148412
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30852 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-177Y) is a Starlink v2 Mini variant manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 18, 2023, from LC40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), it uses a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, the satellite has a span of 29 meters and a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload equipment, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its primary purpose is communication within the Starlink Group 6-28-23 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.
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 6-28-23
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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
Satellite Articles
View All Posts »Learn more about satellites and other related topics.
SpaceX Resumes Starlink Deployments After Satellite Issues | KeepTrack X Report
SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites in first deployment since recent satellite issues. Falcon 9 also delivers Italy's COSMO-SkyMed CSG-FM3 from Vandenberg. Starship plans solidified for 2026.
Space Brief 13 Dec 2025
Today's briefing covers a new naming system by Space Force, China's space advances, drone defense at Cape Canaveral, and more military updates impacting space operations.
FAA Approves Starship Launches from LC-39A, FCC Accepts Orbital Data Center Filing | KeepTrack X Report
FAA approves SpaceX Starship launches from Kennedy Space Center LC-39A. FCC accepts 1-million satellite orbital data center filing. Canada ranks as 5th largest Starlink market.
The Multi-Orbit Myth? Why One Startup Thinks the Satellite Industry Got It Wrong
The satellite industry's biggest operators are betting on multi-orbit architectures that combine LEO, MEO, and GEO into unified networks. A San Francisco startup called Contrivian thinks they've overcomplicated the problem, and the physics might be on its side.
Space Brief 20 Aug 2025
Today's Space Brief highlights Globalstar's new military focus, technological innovations in the Army's tactical systems, and a deeper look at key military satellite communications developments.
X Report 18 Nov 2025
SpaceX successfully launched the Sentinel-6B satellite to monitor global sea levels while resuming daytime rocket launches. Furthermore, delays in the Starship timeline impact NASA's Artemis 3 mission schedule.
Space Brief 5 Jul 2025
Today's space highlights include China's first classified Shiyan-28B launch, Boeing's major satellite contract, new NASA budget allocations, and plans for shuttle Discovery's relocation.