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STARLINK-5924 (55963)
COSPAR: 2023-037BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5924
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55963
International Designator
2023-037BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:06:10 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
291.65°
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Argument of Perigee
270.33°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5924
Alternative Name
Starlink 5924
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55963U 23037BB 26200.67095154 .00000590 00000+0 57201-4 0 9992
2 55963 69.9994 291.6465 0003865 270.3277 89.7439 14.98333356184243
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5924 is a Starlink satellite launched on March 17, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC4E pad 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 has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Launched at a mass of 305 kg, the satellite's primary mission is communication as part of the Starlink Group 2-8-50 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 2-8-50
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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