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STARLINK-5728 (55588)
COSPAR: 2023-020V | Alt Name: Starlink 5728
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55588
International Designator
2023-020V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:08 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
339.35°
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Argument of Perigee
263.95°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5728
Alternative Name
Starlink 5728
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 55588U 23020V 26200.78828854 -.00000796 00000+0 -19407-4 0 9996
2 55588 43.0044 339.3467 0001852 263.9521 96.1120 15.27575456189113
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5728 satellite, also known as Starlink 5728, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The mission's primary purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-4-20 constellation.
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 5-4-20
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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