STARLINK-5861 (55921)

COSPAR: 2023-037H | Alt Name: Starlink 5861

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 17, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55921

International Designator

2023-037H

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:37:02 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

331.37°

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Argument of Perigee

266.51°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5861

Alternative Name

Starlink 5861

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55921U 23037H   26200.77572345  .00000078  00000+0  14346-4 0  9993

2 55921  70.0003 331.3714 0003261 266.5135  93.5651 14.98330633183276

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Summary

STARLINK-5861, also known as Starlink 5861, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 17, 2023, from AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 305 kilograms, reducing to a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The mission of STARLINK-5861 is communication as part of the Starlink Group 2-8-08 constellation, with a shape described as box plus panel 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 2-8-08

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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