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STARLINK-5852 (55933)
COSPAR: 2023-037V | Alt Name: Starlink 5852
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NORAD ID
55933
International Designator
2023-037V
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:06:35 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
311.68°
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Argument of Perigee
263.25°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5852
Alternative Name
Starlink 5852
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 55933U 23037V 26200.71291345 -.00000146 00000+0 -44446-5 0 9991
2 55933 70.0001 311.6767 0004045 263.2518 96.8181 14.98328063183757
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5852 is a communication satellite belonging to 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 with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Its payload includes Ku/Ka-band communication equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. STARLINK-5852 is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries as energy storage systems. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 2-8-20 constellation segment.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-8-20
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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