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STARLINK-5887 (56349)
COSPAR: 2023-058AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 5887
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56349
International Designator
2023-058AJ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:18:02 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
198.04°
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Argument of Perigee
83.53°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5887
Alternative Name
Starlink 5887
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56349U 23058AJ 26200.72085855 -.00000581 00000+0 -36361-4 0 9993
2 56349 97.2856 198.0398 0001815 83.5282 276.6153 15.05643673177990
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5887 satellite, also known as Starlink 5887, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on April 27, 2023, from AFWTR Launch Site SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 260 kilograms and it weighed 300 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, STARLINK-5887 uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It was manufactured by SPXS and is owned by the same entity. The satellite's shape consists of a box plus pan configuration with its mission focused on providing communication services.
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 3-5-33
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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