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STARLINK-5792 (56035)
COSPAR: 2023-042BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5792
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56035
International Designator
2023-042BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:47:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
19.01°
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Argument of Perigee
268.34°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5792
Alternative Name
Starlink 5792
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 56035U 23042BB 26200.82430742 -.00000257 00000+0 18399-6 0 9990
2 56035 43.0057 19.0058 0001488 268.3392 91.7289 15.27574231183248
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5792 satellite, also known as Starlink 5792, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on March 24, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a configuration of Box + pan shape. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its span is 9 meters. The dry mass of STARLINK-5792 is 290 kg with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-5-50 constellation, aimed at providing global internet coverage as a significant component of SpaceX's broader mission to enhance space-based communication capabilities.
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 5-5-50
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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