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STARLINK-5813 (55790)
COSPAR: 2023-028BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5813
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55790
International Designator
2023-028BB
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:54:18 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
230.53°
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Argument of Perigee
269.24°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5813
Alternative Name
Starlink 5813
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55790U 23028BB 26201.12104822 -.00000065 00000+0 23910-5 0 9993
2 55790 69.9983 230.5255 0003339 269.2398 90.8379 14.98331604186865
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5813 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-028BB) is a Starlink spacecraft manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes. Launched on March 3, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. STARLINK-5813 utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS).
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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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-7-50
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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