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STARLINK-5829 (56347)
COSPAR: 2023-058AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5829
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56347
International Designator
2023-058AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:58:05 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
198.67°
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Argument of Perigee
95.06°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5829
Alternative Name
Starlink 5829
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 56347U 23058AG 26200.24867943 -.00002700 00000+0 -18333-3 0 9997
2 56347 97.2812 198.6733 0002379 95.0646 265.0853 15.05647965177994
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5829 satellite, also known as Starlink 5829, was launched on April 27, 2023, from AFWTR at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 260 kilograms, with a launch mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The spacecraft uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its configuration is described as "Box + pan."
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 3-5-31
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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