STARLINK-5980 (56326)

COSPAR: 2023-058K | Alt Name: Starlink 5980

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 27, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56326

International Designator

2023-058K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:27:17 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

197.66°

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Argument of Perigee

86.84°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5980

Alternative Name

Starlink 5980

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56326U 23058K   26200.43561456 -.00000364  00000+0 -21352-4 0  9995

2 56326  97.2831 197.6569 0002005  86.8390 273.3067 15.05655730177592

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Summary

The STARLINK-5980 satellite, also known as Starlink 5980, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on April 27, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 260 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communications and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by SPXS, its primary mission is communication within the Starlink Group 3-5-10 payload configuration.

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

Dry Mass

260

Launch Mass

300

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 3-5-10

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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