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STARLINK-5862 (55920)
COSPAR: 2023-037G | Alt Name: Starlink 5862
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55920
International Designator
2023-037G
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:30:38 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
311.73°
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Argument of Perigee
273.01°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5862
Alternative Name
Starlink 5862
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55920U 23037G 26200.72961299 -.00000188 00000+0 -80051-5 0 9998
2 55920 70.0007 311.7336 0002642 273.0100 87.0757 14.98334756183756
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5862 satellite, also known as 2023-037G and designated NORAD CAT ID 55920, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 17, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 305 kilograms and a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. For propulsion, Starlink-5862 uses Krypton ion thrusters, while its power generation system consists of solar arrays supported by batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with additional components resembling a pan.
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 2-8-07
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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