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STARLINK-5796 (55916)
COSPAR: 2023-037C | Alt Name: Starlink 5796
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55916
International Designator
2023-037C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:19:06 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
331.47°
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Argument of Perigee
266.12°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5796
Alternative Name
Starlink 5796
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 55916U 23037C 26200.80494093 .00000116 00000+0 17513-4 0 9996
2 55916 70.0007 331.4731 0003199 266.1212 93.9581 14.98332298183271
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5796 satellite, also known as Starlink 5796, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 17, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite features a dry mass of 290 kg with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 2-8-03
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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