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STARLINK-30920 (58378)
COSPAR: 2023-178E | Alt Name: Starlink 30920
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NORAD ID
58378
International Designator
2023-178E
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:28:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
96.29°
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Argument of Perigee
90.97°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30920
Alternative Name
Starlink 30920
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58378U 23178E 26200.43670887 .00000109 00000+0 14369-4 0 9991
2 58378 53.1582 96.2896 0001207 90.9681 269.1460 15.34391698150249
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30920 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Starlink V2M bus series. It was launched on November 20, 2023, from AFWTR (Cape Canaveral Space Force Station), SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation along with batteries, and Argon ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a panel, and it operates in the communication domain.
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 7-7-05
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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