STARLINK-5912 (56020)

COSPAR: 2023-042AL | Alt Name: Starlink 5912

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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

56020

International Designator

2023-042AL

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:18:25 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

20.97°

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Argument of Perigee

259.57°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5912

Alternative Name

Starlink 5912

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 56020U 23042AL  26200.51279420 -.00000173  00000+0  32597-5 0  9996

2 56020  43.0019  20.9714 0001760 259.5741 100.4912 15.27577046183195

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Summary

STARLINK-5912 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on March 24, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, while its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. Launched at a mass of 305 kilograms, STARLINK-5912 is part of the Starlink Group 5-5-35 constellation and has the shape of a box with additional panels for its solar arrays.

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 5-5-35

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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