STARLINK-5944 (56001)

COSPAR: 2023-042R | Alt Name: Starlink 5944

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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

56001

International Designator

2023-042R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:11:29 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

38.83°

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Argument of Perigee

275.46°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5944

Alternative Name

Starlink 5944

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56001U 23042R   26200.59131845 -.00000051  00000+0  76578-5 0  9993

2 56001  43.0050  38.8298 0001205 275.4561  84.6153 15.27573620182996

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Summary

STARLINK-5944 is a Starlink satellite operated by SPXS and was launched on March 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-5-16 mission, aimed at providing global internet connectivity.

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 5-5-16

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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