STARLINK-30994 (58483)

COSPAR: 2023-186L | Alt Name: Starlink 30994

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 3, 2023

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58483

International Designator

2023-186L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:59:01 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

230.97°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

60.62°

Period

93.74 min

Mean Motion

15.36 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30994

Alternative Name

Starlink 30994

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 58483U 23186L   26200.79099022 -.00011141  00000+0 -30089-3 0  9998
2 58483  42.9973 230.9721 0008388  60.6150 299.5542 15.36208137148042

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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-30994 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-186L) is a Starlink v2 Mini configuration launched on December 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. The satellite weighs 730 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 700 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Argon ion thrusters for propulsion, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 6-31-11 constellation, operated by SpaceX (SPXS).

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 6-31-11

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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