STARLINK-5594 (55742)

COSPAR: 2023-028B | Alt Name: Starlink 5594

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 3, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55742

International Designator

2023-028B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:53:24 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

272.37°

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Argument of Perigee

270.56°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5594

Alternative Name

Starlink 5594

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55742U 23028B   26200.45375664  .00000258  00000+0  29435-4 0  9999

2 55742  69.9994 272.3748 0003330 270.5560  89.5218 14.98331045185777

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Summary

The STARLINK-5594 satellite, also known as Starlink 5594 and belonging to the Starlink group 2-7-02, was launched on March 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it uses solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the mission aims to enhance global communication services.

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 2-7-02

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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