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STARLINK-30986 (58492)
COSPAR: 2023-186V | Alt Name: Starlink 30986
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 3, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58492
International Designator
2023-186V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:42:50 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
38.49°
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Argument of Perigee
279.99°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30986
Alternative Name
Starlink 30986
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58492U 23186V 26200.61307875 -.00000481 00000+0 -79515-5 0 9991
2 58492 43.0058 38.4891 0001736 279.9894 80.0762 15.27576884146061
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30986 satellite, also known as Starlink 30986, is a communication spacecraft manufactured by SPXS and launched on December 3, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink V2M series with the configuration of Starlink v2 Mini. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.1 meters, with a span of 29 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 730 kilograms and a dry mass of 700 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication purposes and features an optical inter-satellite link as well as Argon ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure plus panels, designed to support its mission objectives.
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 6-31-20
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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