STARLINK-5915 (55987)

COSPAR: 2023-042B | Alt Name: Starlink 5915

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 24, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55987

International Designator

2023-042B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:52:38 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

35.02°

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Argument of Perigee

275.34°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5915

Alternative Name

Starlink 5915

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55987U 23042B   26200.53655669  .00000404  00000+0  24204-4 0  9993

2 55987  43.0064  35.0179 0001672 275.3357  84.7304 15.27575514183039

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Summary

STARLINK-5915 is a Starlink satellite operated by SPXS and was launched on March 24, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor for propulsion. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is communication and it is part of the Starlink Group 5-5-02 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

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-5-02

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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