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STARLINK-30943 (58449)
COSPAR: 2023-183N | Alt Name: Starlink 30943
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58449
International Designator
2023-183N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:16:07 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
349.42°
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Argument of Perigee
265.83°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30943
Alternative Name
Starlink 30943
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 58449U 23183N 26200.84452631 .00000642 00000+0 32848-4 0 9990
2 58449 43.0021 349.4156 0001144 265.8324 94.2397 15.27581419147249
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30943 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-183N) is a Starlink v2 Mini model part of the Starlink Group 6-30-13, manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 28, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans 29 meters when deployed. The satellite has a dry mass of 700 kg and launched with a total mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries, while its propulsion system uses Argon ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration, aimed at providing reliable 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 6-30-13
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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