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STARLINK-5790 (56036)
COSPAR: 2023-042BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5790
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56036
International Designator
2023-042BC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:34:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
18.69°
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Argument of Perigee
286.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5790
Alternative Name
Starlink 5790
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 56036U 23042BC 26200.89868895 -.00001872 00000+0 -58528-4 0 9993
2 56036 43.0041 18.6869 0001025 286.3183 73.7556 15.27577303183253
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5790 satellite, also known as Starlink 5790, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on March 24, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain its orbit. The shape of the spacecraft can be described as box-shaped with panels. The satellite's primary mission is communication, contributing to SpaceX’s broader goal of providing global internet coverage through a constellation of satellites.
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 5-5-51
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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