STARLINK-5906 (55962)

COSPAR: 2023-037BA | Alt Name: Starlink 5906

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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

55962

International Designator

2023-037BA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:59:50 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

292.25°

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Argument of Perigee

271.09°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5906

Alternative Name

Starlink 5906

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55962U 23037BA  26200.49988628  .00000093  00000+0  15559-4 0  9996

2 55962  70.0002 292.2503 0003511 271.0921  88.9836 14.98330591184214

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Summary

STARLINK-5906 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on March 17, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan, and its purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 2-8-49 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.

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 2-8-49

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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