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STARLINK-30910 (58376)
COSPAR: 2023-178C | Alt Name: Starlink 30910
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NORAD ID
58376
International Designator
2023-178C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:32:38 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
105.20°
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Argument of Perigee
88.86°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30910
Alternative Name
Starlink 30910
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58376U 23178C 26200.73099905 .00000991 00000+0 40475-4 0 9994
2 58376 53.1590 105.2021 0001456 88.8625 271.2544 15.34390819150147
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30910 satellite, also known as Starlink 30910 and part of the Starlink Group 7-7-03 payload, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) with the bus type Starlink V2M. It was launched on November 20, 2023, from AFWTR (Vandenberg Space Force Base), using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle from SLC4E (Space Launch Complex 4E). The satellite has a length of 0.3 meters, diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg with a launch mass of 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It carries Ku/Ka/E-band payload equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, equipped with Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, designed for the US.
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 7-7-03
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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