STARLINK-5942 (56014)

COSPAR: 2023-042AE | Alt Name: Starlink 5942

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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

56014

International Designator

2023-042AE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:37:45 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

18.97°

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Argument of Perigee

270.14°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5942

Alternative Name

Starlink 5942

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56014U 23042AE  26200.81788230 -.00000243  00000+0  69895-6 0  9996

2 56014  43.0054  18.9719 0001766 270.1378  89.9271 15.27575526183246

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Summary

STARLINK-5942 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on March 24, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 290 kilograms while the launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite is propelled by krypton ion thrusters and operates in a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 5-5-29 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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-5-29

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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