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STARLINK-5593 (55763)
COSPAR: 2023-028Y | Alt Name: Starlink 5593
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55763
International Designator
2023-028Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:29:41 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
271.69°
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Argument of Perigee
268.00°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5593
Alternative Name
Starlink 5593
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 55763U 23028Y 26200.60394720 .00000135 00000+0 19143-4 0 9992
2 55763 69.9988 271.6919 0003776 267.9985 92.0742 14.98329382185806
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5593 satellite, also known as Starlink 5593, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 3, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has a box shape with solar panels and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs about 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. SpaceX owns and operates STARLINK-5593 as part of the Starlink Group 2-7-23 mission to provide global internet coverage.
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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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-7-23
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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