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STARLINK-30928 (58452)
COSPAR: 2023-183R | Alt Name: Starlink 30928
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58452
International Designator
2023-183R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:19:58 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
9.77°
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Argument of Perigee
272.19°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30928
Alternative Name
Starlink 30928
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 58452U 23183R 26201.80554144 .00002293 00000+0 92834-4 0 9998
2 58452 43.0022 9.7659 0001220 272.1941 87.8771 15.27577096147081
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-30928 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-183R) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on November 28, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 29 meters, with a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload equipment, optical inter-satellite link, Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays, and batteries for power supply. The satellite's mission is communication, and its shape is described as box + pan.
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 6-30-16
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
Map
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