STARLINK-5721 (55617)

COSPAR: 2023-020BA | Alt Name: Starlink 5721

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 12, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55617

International Designator

2023-020BA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:06:13 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

328.37°

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Argument of Perigee

274.12°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5721

Alternative Name

Starlink 5721

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55617U 23020BA  26200.71265355 -.00002160  00000+0 -69027-4 0  9993

2 55617  43.0036 328.3655 0001294 274.1182  85.9522 15.27562183189239

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Summary

STARLINK-5721 is a Starlink satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Launched on February 12, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR 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. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit.

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

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 5-4-49

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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