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STARLINK-5771 (56023)
COSPAR: 2023-042AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5771
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56023
International Designator
2023-042AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
19.23°
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Argument of Perigee
264.13°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5771
Alternative Name
Starlink 5771
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 56023U 23042AP 26200.85386047 -.00000177 00000+0 30953-5 0 9998
2 56023 43.0030 19.2264 0001083 264.1309 95.9419 15.27575149183240
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5771 satellite, also known as Starlink 5771, is part of the Starlink group and was launched on March 24, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as motors. Its shape is described as "Box + pan," and it belongs to the SPXS (SpaceX) manufacturer and owner. The satellite was deployed as part of the Starlink Group 5-5-38 mission.
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 5-5-38
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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