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STARLINK-5737 (55570)
COSPAR: 2023-020B | Alt Name: Starlink 5737
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55570
International Designator
2023-020B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:45:52 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
339.30°
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Argument of Perigee
274.82°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5737
Alternative Name
Starlink 5737
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 55570U 23020B 26200.78185920 .00000176 00000+0 15943-4 0 9998
2 55570 43.0052 339.3013 0001737 274.8235 85.2419 15.27576229189114
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5737 satellite, also known as Starlink 5737, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it is part of the Starlink Group 5-4-02 constellation. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or antennas. It carries equipment including Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for orbital adjustments. The satellite's dry mass is recorded at 290 kg with a launch mass of 305 kg.
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
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-4-02
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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