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STARLINK-5710 (55616)
COSPAR: 2023-020AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 5710
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55616
International Designator
2023-020AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:15:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
328.42°
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Argument of Perigee
274.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5710
Alternative Name
Starlink 5710
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 55616U 23020AZ 26200.71906213 -.00002163 00000+0 -69113-4 0 9996
2 55616 43.0031 328.4155 0001153 274.1369 85.9351 15.27579122189231
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Summary
The STARLINK-5710 satellite, also known as Starlink 5710 and designated OBJECT_ID 2023-020AZ, was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 12, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite belongs to the Starlink constellation and is designed for communication purposes. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, featuring a box plus pan shape. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays, batteries, and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite was successfully stabilized on the same day of its launch at 06:13:30 UTC.
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 5-4-48
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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