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STARLINK-5761 (55599)
COSPAR: 2023-020AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5761
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55599
International Designator
2023-020AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:57:59 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
328.62°
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Argument of Perigee
271.05°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5761
Alternative Name
Starlink 5761
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 55599U 23020AG 26200.74860759 -.00000139 00000+0 44926-5 0 9999
2 55599 43.0059 328.6188 0002051 271.0481 89.0135 15.27576593189232
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5761 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on February 12, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft's shape is described as "Box + pan."
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 5-4-31
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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