STARLINK-5932 (55943)

COSPAR: 2023-037AF | Alt Name: Starlink 5932

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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

55943

International Designator

2023-037AF

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:54:38 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

311.38°

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Argument of Perigee

269.64°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5932

Alternative Name

Starlink 5932

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55943U 23037AF  26200.74627772 -.00000205  00000+0 -94227-5 0  9990

2 55943  70.0003 311.3794 0003355 269.6362  90.4413 14.98331965183761

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Summary

The Starlink satellite, designated STARLINK-5932 or Starlink 5932, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink Group 2-8-30 payload. It was launched on March 17, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kg, and it had a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to provide power. The shape of the satellite is described as box-shaped with a panel deployment mechanism.

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 2-8-30

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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