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STARLINK-30954 (58407)
COSPAR: 2023-180F | Alt Name: Starlink 30954
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58407
International Designator
2023-180F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:29:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
26.28°
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Argument of Perigee
269.45°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30954
Alternative Name
Starlink 30954
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 58407U 23180F 26200.81184921 -.00000212 00000+0 18160-5 0 9998
2 58407 43.0003 26.2846 0000798 269.4543 90.6217 15.27576553147835
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30954 is a Starlink V2M satellite, designated Object ID 2023-180F, launched on November 22, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters with its deployed solar arrays. Its dry mass is 700 kg, and it was launched at a mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes and includes an optical inter-satellite link system along with Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and the satellite's purpose is to enhance global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-29-06
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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