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STARLINK-30933 (58410)
COSPAR: 2023-180J | Alt Name: Starlink 30933
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58410
International Designator
2023-180J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:05:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
240.69°
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Argument of Perigee
273.92°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30933
Alternative Name
Starlink 30933
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 58410U 23180J 26200.79531941 .00000407 00000+0 24324-4 0 9990
2 58410 43.0012 240.6851 0001462 273.9235 86.1450 15.27576828149548
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30933 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-180J) is a Starlink v2 Mini communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on November 22, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is propelled by Argon ion thrusters. Its shape is described as a box with a pan, and it operates in the Starlink Group 6-29-09 constellation managed by SpaceX.
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 6-29-09
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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