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STARLINK-30975 (58446)
COSPAR: 2023-183K | Alt Name: Starlink 30975
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58446
International Designator
2023-183K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:00:31 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
15.60°
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Argument of Perigee
262.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30975
Alternative Name
Starlink 30975
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 58446U 23183K 26200.75036880 .00000245 00000+0 18439-4 0 9990
2 58446 43.0048 15.5986 0001516 262.3219 97.7461 15.27572289146957
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Summary
The Starlink-30975 satellite (OBJECT_ID: 2023-183K) is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 28, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length with a diameter of 4.1 meters and spans up to 29 meters when deployed. It weighs approximately 700 kg dry mass and had an initial launch mass of 730 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Argon ion thrusters for orbital adjustments and maintenance. The satellite's shape is described as a box plus pan configuration, aimed at supporting communication missions within the Starlink constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 6-30-10
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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