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STARLINK-5709 (55621)
COSPAR: 2023-020BE | Alt Name: Starlink 5709
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55621
International Designator
2023-020BE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:54 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
328.39°
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Argument of Perigee
270.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5709
Alternative Name
Starlink 5709
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 55621U 23020BE 26200.71520979 -.00000867 00000+0 -21980-4 0 9992
2 55621 43.0041 328.3865 0001359 270.8121 89.2575 15.27572845189232
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Summary
The STARLINK-5709 satellite, also known as Starlink 5709, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This US-based communication satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The spacecraft's shape consists of a box structure with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates as part of the Starlink Group 5-4-53 mission for communication purposes.
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 5-4-53
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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