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STARLINK-30934 (58395)
COSPAR: 2023-178X | Alt Name: Starlink 30934
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58395
International Designator
2023-178X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:02:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
105.41°
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Argument of Perigee
96.89°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30934
Alternative Name
Starlink 30934
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58395U 23178X 26200.75204874 .00000139 00000+0 15263-4 0 9991
2 58395 53.1606 105.4062 0001480 96.8915 263.2256 15.34390907150072
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink V2M satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 58395 and OBJECT ID 2023-178X, is a communication satellite launched on November 20, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and has a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS and operated under the Starlink Group 7-7-22 mission, this satellite is designed for communication purposes and has the shape of a box with a pan design. The satellite was named STARLINK-30934 or alternately as Starlink 30934, owned and operated by 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 7-7-22
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
Map
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