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STARLINK-5736 (55584)
COSPAR: 2023-020R | Alt Name: Starlink 5736
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55584
International Designator
2023-020R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:50:36 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
339.87°
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Argument of Perigee
275.43°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5736
Alternative Name
Starlink 5736
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 55584U 23020R 26200.74347507 .00000659 00000+0 33478-4 0 9999
2 55584 43.0027 339.8680 0001155 275.4264 84.6456 15.27577665189107
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5736, also known as Starlink 5736, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg, and its total launch mass was 305 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and its primary mission is to provide communication services.
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 5-4-16
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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