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STARLINK-30951 (58439)
COSPAR: 2023-183C | Alt Name: Starlink 30951
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58439
International Designator
2023-183C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:11:41 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
15.44°
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Argument of Perigee
261.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30951
Alternative Name
Starlink 30951
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 58439U 23183C 26200.84144796 .00000962 00000+0 44461-4 0 9998
2 58439 43.0014 15.4350 0001095 261.1393 98.9334 15.27578979146941
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30951 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-183C) is a Starlink v2 Mini model manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. Launched on November 28, 2023, from the AFETR Launch Site, LC40 pad, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Its dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and it belongs to the Starlink Group 6-30-03 payload.
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 6-30-03
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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