The 10 Most Iconic Satellites Still in Space
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STARLINK-5759 (55592)
COSPAR: 2023-020Z | Alt Name: Starlink 5759
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55592
International Designator
2023-020Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:03:19 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
339.08°
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Argument of Perigee
271.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5759
Alternative Name
Starlink 5759
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 55592U 23020Z 26200.75231102 .00000399 00000+0 24033-4 0 9990
2 55592 43.0037 339.0758 0001096 271.6004 88.4722 15.27567894189111
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5759 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX), part of the Starlink Group 5-4-24 constellation. Launched on February 12, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Its shape consists of a box with panels, and it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It also features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 5-4-24
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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