STARLINK-5769 (55585)

COSPAR: 2023-020S | Alt Name: Starlink 5769

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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

55585

International Designator

2023-020S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:09:06 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

328.71°

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Argument of Perigee

268.74°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5769

Alternative Name

Starlink 5769

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55585U 23020S   26200.75632875 -.00000604  00000+0 -12400-4 0  9990

2 55585  43.0053 328.7082 0002289 268.7398  91.3192 15.27581998189232

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Summary

The STARLINK-5769 satellite, also known as Starlink 5769, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 12, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The mission of STARLINK-5769 is to provide communication services, adhering to a box-shaped structure with additional panels (pan) for its configuration.

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

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-4-17

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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