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STARLINK-30935 (58455)
COSPAR: 2023-183U | Alt Name: Starlink 30935
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 28, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58455
International Designator
2023-183U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:52:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
15.87°
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Argument of Perigee
270.13°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30935
Alternative Name
Starlink 30935
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58455U 23183U 26200.78634586 -.00000204 00000+0 20946-5 0 9993
2 58455 43.0032 15.8740 0001332 270.1336 89.9363 15.27573872146935
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-30935 satellite, also known as STARLINK-30935, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration series operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on November 28, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 700 kg and a launch mass of 730 kg. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication services, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Its physical dimensions include a length of 0.3 meters, a diameter of 4.1 meters, and a span of 29 meters, with the shape described as "Box + pan." The mission objective is to enhance global communication capabilities through its advanced payload and propulsion system.
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 6-30-19
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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