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STARLINK-5941 (56013)
COSPAR: 2023-042AD | Alt Name: Starlink 5941
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56013
International Designator
2023-042AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:01:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
33.25°
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Argument of Perigee
257.25°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5941
Alternative Name
Starlink 5941
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 56013U 23042AD 26200.87635397 .00007349 00000+0 27651-3 0 9990
2 56013 43.0027 33.2492 0001438 257.2464 102.8227 15.27556945183083
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5941 satellite, also known as STARLINK-5941 or Starlink 5941, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on March 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, with a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 5-5-28 constellation segment owned by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 5-5-28
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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