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STARLINK-5864 (55940)
COSPAR: 2023-037AC | Alt Name: Starlink 5864
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NORAD ID
55940
International Designator
2023-037AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:42:32 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
311.62°
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Argument of Perigee
270.04°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5864
Alternative Name
Starlink 5864
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55940U 23037AC 26200.69621491 .00000140 00000+0 19565-4 0 9990
2 55940 69.9999 311.6158 0003412 270.0410 90.0358 14.98331851183757
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-5864 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-037AC) was launched on March 17, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes and uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is part of the Starlink Group 2-8-27 constellation.
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 2-8-27
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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