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STARLINK-30939 (58393)
COSPAR: 2023-178V | Alt Name: Starlink 30939
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58393
International Designator
2023-178V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:29:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
108.58°
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Argument of Perigee
90.07°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30939
Alternative Name
Starlink 30939
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 58393U 23178V 26200.02081517 .00002428 00000+0 83001-4 0 9994
2 58393 53.1580 108.5817 0001329 90.0695 270.0460 15.34394357149902
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30939, also known as Starlink 30939, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 20, 2023, from the Vandenberg Space Force Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. Weighing 730 kilograms at launch, it now has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-30939 utilizes Argon ion thrusters for its propulsion system and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. The satellite operates as part of the Starlink Group 7-7-20 constellation to provide communication services.
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 7-7-20
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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