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STARLINK-5930 (55928)
COSPAR: 2023-037Q | Alt Name: Starlink 5930
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55928
International Designator
2023-037Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:12:59 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
331.31°
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Argument of Perigee
267.10°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5930
Alternative Name
Starlink 5930
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 55928U 23037Q 26200.75902772 -.00000097 00000+0 -29987-6 0 9991
2 55928 70.0005 331.3107 0003002 267.1023 92.9793 14.98331404183274
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5930 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, launched on March 17, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite features a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications systems, propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 2-8-15 mission aimed at providing communication services.
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 2-8-15
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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