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STARLINK-5795 (56039)
COSPAR: 2023-042BF | Alt Name: Starlink 5795
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56039
International Designator
2023-042BF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:09:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
4.91°
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Argument of Perigee
265.42°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5795
Alternative Name
Starlink 5795
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 56039U 23042BF 26200.79796125 .00000300 00000+0 20431-4 0 9996
2 56039 43.0032 4.9062 0001498 265.4248 94.6433 15.27577284183404
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5795 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 24, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system to maintain orbit and orientation stability.
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 5-5-54
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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