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STARLINK-30906 (58408)
COSPAR: 2023-180G | Alt Name: Starlink 30906
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58408
International Designator
2023-180G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:44:08 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
31.72°
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Argument of Perigee
263.12°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30906
Alternative Name
Starlink 30906
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 58408U 23180G 26200.53065182 .00000559 00000+0 29846-4 0 9990
2 58408 43.0050 31.7165 0001676 263.1162 96.9499 15.27579221147631
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30906 satellite, also known as Starlink 30906, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration. Launched on November 22, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kg and it has an initial launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite's equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It uses Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration. This satellite is owned by SpaceX and serves the purpose of communication.
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 6-29-07
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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