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STARLINK-5719 (55609)
COSPAR: 2023-020AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5719
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55609
International Designator
2023-020AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:52:24 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
330.41°
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Argument of Perigee
269.24°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5719
Alternative Name
Starlink 5719
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 55609U 23020AS 26200.41139970 -.00000867 00000+0 -21990-4 0 9993
2 55609 43.0025 330.4068 0001233 269.2439 90.8271 15.27575192189187
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5719 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-020AS) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on February 12, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box with pan 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.
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 5-4-41
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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