STARLINK-5926 (55944)

COSPAR: 2023-037AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5926

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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

55944

International Designator

2023-037AG

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:48:38 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

311.37°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

268.75°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5926

Alternative Name

Starlink 5926

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 55944U 23037AG  26200.74210713 -.00000458  00000+0 -30561-4 0  9994
2 55944  70.0004 311.3745 0003244 268.7478  91.3309 14.98328761183768

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Summary
STARLINK-5926 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 weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and reduces to 290 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a pan, and it was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).

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 2-8-31

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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