STARLINK-30950 (58440)

COSPAR: 2023-183D | Alt Name: Starlink 30950

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 28, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58440

International Designator

2023-183D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:25:38 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

179.92°

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Argument of Perigee

284.20°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30950

Alternative Name

Starlink 30950

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58440U 23183D   26200.64280191 -.00000393  00000+0 -47616-5 0  9994

2 58440  43.0000 179.9238 0001048 284.2037  75.8698 15.27583194149213

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Summary

The STARLINK-30950 satellite, also known as Starlink 30950, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and launched on November 28, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration with a bus type of Starlink V2M. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters. Its dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it was launched at a total mass of 730 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 6-30-04

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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