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STARLINK-30893 (58724)
COSPAR: 2024-002V | Alt Name: Starlink 30893
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58724
International Designator
2024-002V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:49:05 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
334.67°
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Argument of Perigee
104.59°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-30893
Alternative Name
Starlink 30893
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 58724U 24002V 26200.78409521 .00002015 00000+0 70776-4 0 9998
2 58724 53.1623 334.6663 0001322 104.5924 255.5225 15.34396604142253
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-30893 is a communication satellite launched on January 3, 2024, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length and 4.1 meters in diameter with a span of 29 meters. It is part of the Starlink v2 Mini configuration manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite weighs 700 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 730 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka/E-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it utilizes Argon ion thrusters for propulsion and operates within the Starlink Group 7-9-20 constellation.
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 7-9-20
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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