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STARLINK-5758 (56037)
COSPAR: 2023-042BD | Alt Name: Starlink 5758
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56037
International Designator
2023-042BD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:43:09 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
4.78°
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Argument of Perigee
270.48°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5758
Alternative Name
Starlink 5758
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 56037U 23042BD 26200.77997323 -.00000450 00000+0 -68249-5 0 9993
2 56037 43.0058 4.7750 0001725 270.4806 89.5848 15.27576101183401
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Summary
The STARLINK-5758 satellite, also known as Starlink 5758, is a communication spacecraft launched on March 24, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite belongs to SpaceX's Starlink constellation and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan design.
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 5-5-52
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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