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STARLINK-5817 (55779)
COSPAR: 2023-028AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 5817
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55779
International Designator
2023-028AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:47:27 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
231.09°
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Argument of Perigee
267.70°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5817
Alternative Name
Starlink 5817
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 55779U 23028AQ 26200.82462358 -.00001386 00000+0 -10834-3 0 9994
2 55779 69.9980 231.0948 0003889 267.6956 92.3757 14.98337863186822
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5817 satellite, also known as Starlink 5817, is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 3, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans approximately 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms, and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 2-7-39 constellation.
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 2-7-39
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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