STARLINK-5901 (55999)

COSPAR: 2023-042P | Alt Name: Starlink 5901

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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

55999

International Designator

2023-042P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

33.25°

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Argument of Perigee

263.58°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5901

Alternative Name

Starlink 5901

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55999U 23042P   26200.87505529  .00000127  00000+0  14137-4 0  9998

2 55999  43.0028  33.2491 0001388 263.5790  96.4903 15.27577113183080

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-5901 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-042P) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its deployed components. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, it also features Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. STARLINK-5901's dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, and its shape can be described as box-shaped with a pan configuration.

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 5-5-14

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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