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STARLINK-5903 (55996)
COSPAR: 2023-042L | Alt Name: Starlink 5903
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55996
International Designator
2023-042L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:59:04 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
34.50°
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Argument of Perigee
267.56°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5903
Alternative Name
Starlink 5903
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 55996U 23042L 26200.58268551 -.00000760 00000+0 -18094-4 0 9995
2 55996 43.0042 34.5048 0001173 267.5592 92.5125 15.27568392183038
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Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5903, also known as Starlink 5903, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 24, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 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 features a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link system. It has krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion method and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. At launch, the Starlink-5903 had a mass of 305 kilograms and a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Its shape is described as a box with an additional pan configuration. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-5-11 mission aimed at enhancing global communication networks.
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 5-5-11
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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