STARLINK-5732 (55572)

COSPAR: 2023-020D | Alt Name: Starlink 5732

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 12, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55572

International Designator

2023-020D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:32:12 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

342.64°

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Argument of Perigee

272.09°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5732

Alternative Name

Starlink 5732

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 55572U 23020D   26200.77237257 -.00000010  00000+0  91630-5 0  9996

2 55572  43.0038 342.6392 0001168 272.0897  87.9821 15.27574973189074

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Summary

The STARLINK-5732 satellite, also known as Starlink 5732, was launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and operates for communication purposes. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for its mission. Power comes from solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity.

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

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 5-4-04

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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