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STARLINK-30930 (58385)
COSPAR: 2023-178M | Alt Name: Starlink 30930
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58385
International Designator
2023-178M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:56:17 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
105.04°
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Argument of Perigee
86.82°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30930
Alternative Name
Starlink 30930
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 58385U 23178M 26200.70575281 -.00003154 00000+0 -82269-4 0 9990
2 58385 53.1603 105.0406 0001156 86.8188 273.2947 15.34393122150011
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30930, also known as Starlink 30930, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink v2 Mini configuration series. It was launched on November 20, 2023, from the SLC4E launch pad at Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters, equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Its dry mass is 700 kg while its launch mass was 730 kg. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. It is part of the Starlink Group 7-7-12 mission and operates in a communication role, owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 7-7-12
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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