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STARLINK-30921 (58383)
COSPAR: 2023-178K | Alt Name: Starlink 30921
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58383
International Designator
2023-178K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:49 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
105.28°
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Argument of Perigee
104.76°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30921
Alternative Name
Starlink 30921
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 58383U 23178K 26200.74362366 .00000240 00000+0 18241-4 0 9990
2 58383 53.1606 105.2779 0001524 104.7634 255.3537 15.34389027150129
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30921 is a Starlink v2 Mini satellite launched by SpaceX on November 20, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It carries a dry mass of 700 kilograms and had a launch mass of 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power. Its primary mission is communication as part of the Starlink Group 7-7-10 constellation owned by SpaceX.
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 7-7-10
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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