STARLINK-30957 (58453)

COSPAR: 2023-183S | Alt Name: Starlink 30957

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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

58453

International Designator

2023-183S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:40:13 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

15.27°

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Argument of Perigee

258.77°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30957

Alternative Name

Starlink 30957

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58453U 23183S   26200.81960508  .00001767  00000+0  73712-4 0  9993

2 58453  43.0034  15.2687 0001348 258.7750 101.2950 15.27584055146944

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Summary

The STARLINK-30957 satellite, also known as Starlink 30957, is a communication satellite developed by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on November 28, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This satellite has a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini with dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and a diameter of 4.1 meters, featuring a span of 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The dry mass of the satellite is 700 kilograms, while its launch mass was 730 kilograms. It relies on solar arrays and batteries for power and utilizes Argon ion thrusters as motors to maintain its orbit.

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 6-30-17

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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