STARLINK-30915 (58380)

COSPAR: 2023-178G | Alt Name: Starlink 30915

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58380

International Designator

2023-178G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:44:00 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

16.38°

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Argument of Perigee

83.59°

Period

93.85 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30915

Alternative Name

Starlink 30915

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58380U 23178G   26200.82223367  .00000902  00000+0  37843-4 0  9997

2 58380  53.1599  16.3778 0001457  83.5950 276.5219 15.34387956151366

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-30915 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-178G) is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite built by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 20, 2023, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it weighs 730 kg at launch. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite link communications. The satellite's power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters for maneuvering. Its primary mission is communication, providing internet services as part of the Starlink Group 7-7-07 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.

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

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 7-7-07

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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