STARLINK-30937 (58392)

COSPAR: 2023-178U | Alt Name: Starlink 30937
DECAYED

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STARLINK-30937 Satellite Image
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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

58392

International Designator

2023-178U

Decay Date

9/25/2025

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30937

Alternative Name

Starlink 30937

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The STARLINK-30937 satellite, also known as Starlink 30937 and part of the Starlink Group 7-7-19 payload, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on November 20, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and Argon ion thrusters as motors. Its configuration is Starlink v2 Mini, and the spacecraft has a box + pan shape design.

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 7-7-19

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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