STARLINK-5964 (56009)

COSPAR: 2023-042Z | Alt Name: Starlink 5964

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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

56009

International Designator

2023-042Z

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:53:46 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

38.43°

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Argument of Perigee

275.86°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5964

Alternative Name

Starlink 5964

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56009U 23042Z   26200.53734792 -.00000049  00000+0  77379-5 0  9992

2 56009  43.0053  38.4282 0001539 275.8571  84.2105 15.27576596182999

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Summary

The Starlink-5964 satellite, also known as Starlink 5964, is operated by SpaceX and was launched on March 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR), Launch Pad LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when its components are extended. The satellite weighs about 305 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The mission objective is to provide global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's Starlink 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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-5-24

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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