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STARLINK-5910 (56000)
COSPAR: 2023-042Q | Alt Name: Starlink 5910
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56000
International Designator
2023-042Q
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:19:23 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
34.60°
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Argument of Perigee
278.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5910
Alternative Name
Starlink 5910
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56000U 23042Q 26200.59680153 .00000232 00000+0 17978-4 0 9991
2 56000 43.0049 34.5990 0001565 278.4623 81.6051 15.27575210183044
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5910, also known as Starlink 5910, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on March 24, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are fully deployed. It weighs approximately 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system to maintain its orbit and maneuverability. Its shape can be described as box-shaped with an additional pan component.
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 5-5-15
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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