STARLINK-30955 (58417)

COSPAR: 2023-180R | Alt Name: Starlink 30955

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 22, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58417

International Designator

2023-180R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:54 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

25.73°

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Argument of Perigee

264.77°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30955

Alternative Name

Starlink 30955

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58417U 23180R   26200.85410564  .00000905  00000+0  42400-4 0  9999

2 58417  43.0023  25.7288 0001307 264.7666  95.3037 15.27576580147846

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-30955 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-180R) is a Starlink V2M configuration operated by SpaceX for communication purposes. Launched on November 22, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad via a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The dry mass is 700 kg, while the launch mass was 730 kg, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, and it operates under the Starlink Group 6-29-16 mission.

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

Dry Mass

700

Launch Mass

730

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-29-16

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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