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STARLINK-30936 (58534)
COSPAR: 2023-192D | Alt Name: Starlink 30936
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NORAD ID
58534
International Designator
2023-192D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:08:12 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
161.11°
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Argument of Perigee
74.13°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30936
Alternative Name
Starlink 30936
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58534U 23192D 26200.21403091 .00000047 00000+0 13286-4 0 9996
2 58534 53.1601 161.1126 0001352 74.1328 285.9823 15.31696602146273
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-30936 satellite, also known as Starlink 30936, was launched on December 8, 2023, from the AFWTR space launch facility using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. It is part of the Starlink Group 7-8-04 and operates under the mission for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.3 meters in length, 4.1 meters in diameter, and spans up to 29 meters with its deployed components. It features a configuration known as Starlink v2 Mini, built by SPXS (SpaceX), and is powered by solar arrays paired with batteries. The satellite's dry mass is 700 kilograms, and it weighed 730 kilograms at launch. Key equipment includes Ku/Ka/E-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. It uses Argon ion thrusters as its motor system for orbit maintenance or maneuvering.
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 7-8-04
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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