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STARLINK-5711 (55471)
COSPAR: 2023-015Y | Alt Name: Starlink 5711
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55471
International Designator
2023-015Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:19:58 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
305.19°
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Argument of Perigee
264.65°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5711
Alternative Name
Starlink 5711
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 55471U 23015Y 26200.30553646 .00000586 00000+0 30827-4 0 9997
2 55471 43.0036 305.1902 0001474 264.6533 95.4151 15.27577890190854
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5711 satellite, also known as Starlink 5711, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on February 2, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It carries a dry mass of 290 kg and had a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The primary mission of STARLINK-5711 is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink Group 5-3-23 constellation deployment.
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
0.2
Diameter
2.8
Span
9
Dry Mass
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-23
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SPXS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Starlink
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Krypton ion thrusters
Equipment
Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link
Power System
Solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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