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STARLINK-30963 (58444)
COSPAR: 2023-183H | Alt Name: Starlink 30963
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58444
International Designator
2023-183H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:14:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
16.69°
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Argument of Perigee
225.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30963
Alternative Name
Starlink 30963
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 58444U 23183H 26200.55163801 -.00000566 00000+0 -11035-4 0 9993
2 58444 43.0023 16.6924 0001036 225.4559 134.6208 15.27571569146901
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Summary
The STARLINK-30963 satellite, also known as Starlink 30963, is a communication satellite launched on November 28, 2023, from the LC40 launch pad at AFETR using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has a dry mass of 700 kilograms and a launch mass of 730 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans 29 meters. Equipped with a Starlink v2 Mini configuration, it carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It utilizes Argon ion thrusters as its motor system and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 6-30-08 mission and was manufactured by SPXS, operated under the ownership of the same entity for communication services.
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 6-30-08
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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