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STARLINK-5907 (56021)
COSPAR: 2023-042AM | Alt Name: Starlink 5907
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56021
International Designator
2023-042AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:03:39 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
19.10°
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Argument of Perigee
259.93°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5907
Alternative Name
Starlink 5907
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 56021U 23042AM 26200.83587154 .00000229 00000+0 17890-4 0 9997
2 56021 43.0036 19.0990 0002794 259.9306 100.1230 15.27568020183247
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5907 is a communication satellite from the Starlink series launched by SpaceX on March 24, 2023, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from LC40 at AFETR. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, the satellite features a box shape with panels. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The payload includes Ku/Ka-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters.
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 5-5-36
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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