STARLINK-30962 (58458)

COSPAR: 2023-183X | Alt Name: Starlink 30962

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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

58458

International Designator

2023-183X

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:42:56 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

14.74°

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Argument of Perigee

265.47°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30962

Alternative Name

Starlink 30962

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58458U 23183X   26200.86315016  .00000735  00000+0  36236-4 0  9995

2 58458  43.0054  14.7386 0001547 265.4743  94.5932 15.27577784146955

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Summary

STARLINK-30962 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on November 28, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Sta tion's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 mete rs with a span of 29 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka/E-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communicati on purposes. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and consists of solar arrays and batteries to power its syste ms. Equipped with Argon ion thrusters, it is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration designed for broadband internet p rovisioning. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with panels.

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 6-30-22

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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