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STARLINK-5979 (56345)
COSPAR: 2023-058AE | Alt Name: Starlink 5979
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56345
International Designator
2023-058AE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:00:56 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
198.17°
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Argument of Perigee
87.81°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5979
Alternative Name
Starlink 5979
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 56345U 23058AE 26200.95898485 .00000135 00000+0 13221-4 0 9998
2 56345 97.2834 198.1729 0001859 87.8129 272.3311 15.05659189178029
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5979 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on April 27, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 260 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power and Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 3-5-29 mission and has a box plus panel shape.
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
260
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-5-29
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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