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STARLINK-30924 (58412)
COSPAR: 2023-180L | Alt Name: Starlink 30924
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 22, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58412
International Designator
2023-180L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:53:42 GMT
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Inclination
42.99°
Right Ascension
225.27°
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Argument of Perigee
79.19°
Period
92.52 min
Mean Motion
15.56 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30924
Alternative Name
Starlink 30924
Type
Payload
Status
Partially operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58412U 23180L 26200.37062589 .00099816 00000+0 13518-2 0 9996
2 58412 42.9892 225.2743 0018502 79.1912 281.1032 15.56452595149688
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Summary
STARLINK-30924, also known as Starlink 30924, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 22, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has a configuration of Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions measuring 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter, including a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and features an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kilograms with a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 6-29-11 constellation for communication purposes.
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 6-29-11
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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