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STARLINK-5908 (55951)
COSPAR: 2023-037AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5908
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55951
International Designator
2023-037AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:36:36 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
311.34°
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Argument of Perigee
266.56°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5908
Alternative Name
Starlink 5908
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 55951U 23037AP 26200.73375781 -.00000195 00000+0 -85291-5 0 9997
2 55951 69.9999 311.3448 0003521 266.5578 93.5178 14.98329304183763
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5908 satellite, also known as Starlink 5908, is part of 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 deployed solar arrays. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, STARLINK-5908 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to power its systems. Its primary mission is communication within the Starlink Group 2-8-38 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 2-8-38
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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