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STARLINK-30916 (58391)
COSPAR: 2023-178T | Alt Name: Starlink 30916
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58391
International Designator
2023-178T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:29:05 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
106.81°
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Argument of Perigee
95.61°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30916
Alternative Name
Starlink 30916
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58391U 23178T 26200.43686448 .00000042 00000+0 12372-4 0 9994
2 58391 53.1603 106.8149 0001309 95.6067 264.5085 15.34395826150092
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Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite named STARLINK-30916 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-178T) was launched on November 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration and has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 700 kg dry and had a launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), this communication satellite is owned by SpaceX and operates within the Starlink Group 7-7-18 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.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 7-7-18
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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