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STARLINK-5823 (55786)
COSPAR: 2023-028AX | Alt Name: Starlink 5823
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55786
International Designator
2023-028AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
231.35°
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Argument of Perigee
266.19°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5823
Alternative Name
Starlink 5823
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55786U 23028AX 26200.83335647 .00001701 00000+0 15036-3 0 9991
2 55786 70.0003 231.3489 0003476 266.1896 253.3458 14.98329596 5754
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5823, also known as Starlink 5823, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 3, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-5823 uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's structure is described as a box shape with a pan configuration and serves the purpose of communication.
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 2-7-46
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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