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STARLINK-5592 (55741)
COSPAR: 2023-028A | Alt Name: Starlink 5592
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55741
International Designator
2023-028A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:47:23 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
272.36°
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Argument of Perigee
270.05°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5592
Alternative Name
Starlink 5592
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55741U 23028A 26200.44958214 .00000201 00000+0 24624-4 0 9998
2 55741 69.9995 272.3602 0003378 270.0528 90.0244 14.98331338185969
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5592 satellite, also known as 2023-028A, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 3, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs about 290 kilograms when dry and was launched with a mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, along with krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays and batteries for power supply.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-7-01
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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