STARLINK-30991 (58484)

COSPAR: 2023-186M | Alt Name: Starlink 30991

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 3, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58484

International Designator

2023-186M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:15:04 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

38.34°

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Argument of Perigee

258.09°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-30991

Alternative Name

Starlink 30991

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 58484U 23186M   26200.59379939 -.00002203  00000+0 -70545-4 0  9996

2 58484  43.0054  38.3387 0001231 258.0887 101.9826 15.27576944146057

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Summary

STARLINK-30991, also known as Starlink 30991, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink v2 Mini configuration under the Bus type Starlink V2M. Launched on December 3, 2023, from Launch Pad 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 measures 0.3 meters in length, has a diameter of 4.1 meters, and spans 29 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system includes Argon ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity, it was launched as part of the Starlink Group 6-31-12 mission. The satellite has a box plus pan shape and is used for communication purposes.

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 6-31-12

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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