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STARLINK-5706 (55488)
COSPAR: 2023-015AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5706
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
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NORAD ID
55488
International Designator
2023-015AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:48:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
316.08°
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Argument of Perigee
270.78°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5706
Alternative Name
Starlink 5706
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 55488U 23015AR 26200.36705455 .00000375 00000+0 23145-4 0 9999
2 55488 43.0042 316.0814 0001223 270.7778 89.2933 15.27561775190734
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Summary
The STARLINK-5706 satellite, also known as Starlink 5706, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 2, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters, carrying a dry mass of approximately 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link for connectivity within the constellation, it is part of the Starlink Group 5-3-40 mission aimed at enhancing global internet coverage. Power generation is achieved through solar arrays complemented by battery storage. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a box-shaped design with an attached panel for additional functionality.
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
Unknown
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-40
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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