STARLINK-5599 (55766)

COSPAR: 2023-028AB | Alt Name: Starlink 5599

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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

55766

International Designator

2023-028AB

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:05:55 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

251.16°

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Argument of Perigee

265.32°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5599

Alternative Name

Starlink 5599

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55766U 23028AB  26200.87911042  .00000080  00000+0  14527-4 0  9996

2 55766  69.9979 251.1647 0004032 265.3199  94.7500 14.98329533186333

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5599, also known as Starlink 5599, is a communication spacecraft belonging to the Starlink constellation. It was launched on March 3, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. Manufactured by SPXS, STARLINK-5599 is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and serves as part of the Starlink Group 2-7-26 mission to enhance communication capabilities.

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 2-7-26

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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