STARLINK-5984 (56329)

COSPAR: 2023-058N | Alt Name: Starlink 5984

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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

56329

International Designator

2023-058N

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 05:49:37 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

199.62°

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Argument of Perigee

88.04°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5984

Alternative Name

Starlink 5984

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56329U 23058N   26201.24278984 -.00000186  00000+0 -90005-5 0  9993

2 56329  97.2841 199.6193 0002105  88.0409 272.1060 15.05652278178143

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Summary

STARLINK-5984 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on April 27, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with an additional span of 9 meters due to its configuration. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and features optical inter-satellite link equipment, powered by solar arrays and batteries. With a dry mass of 260 kilograms and launch mass of 300 kilograms, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission of STARLINK-5984 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 3-5-13 constellation.

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 3-5-13

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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