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STARLINK-30923 (58381)
COSPAR: 2023-178H | Alt Name: Starlink 30923
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58381
International Designator
2023-178H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:53:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
106.99°
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Argument of Perigee
73.74°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30923
Alternative Name
Starlink 30923
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 58381U 23178H 26200.45348948 .00015752 00000+0 46213-3 0 9999
2 58381 53.1598 106.9871 0003323 73.7436 286.3932 15.35356517150023
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30923 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on November 20, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its payload includes Ku/Ka/E-band communications equipment and an optical inter-satellite link, with propulsion provided by Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration.
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 7-7-08
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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