STARLINK-5938 (55960)

COSPAR: 2023-037AY | Alt Name: Starlink 5938

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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

55960

International Designator

2023-037AY

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:30:26 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

291.69°

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Argument of Perigee

274.28°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5938

Alternative Name

Starlink 5938

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55960U 23037AY  26200.68780890 -.00001142  00000+0 -87953-4 0  9991

2 55960  70.0001 291.6884 0003068 274.2805  85.8003 14.98335979184249

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Summary

STARLINK-5938, also known as Starlink 5938, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 17, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch, reducing to 290 kilograms when dry. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor and powers itself through solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as "Box + pan".

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 2-8-47

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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