STARLINK-5886 (56350)

COSPAR: 2023-058AK | Alt Name: Starlink 5886

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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

56350

International Designator

2023-058AK

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:44 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

199.19°

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Argument of Perigee

90.79°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5886

Alternative Name

Starlink 5886

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 56350U 23058AK  26200.77204368 -.00000291  00000+0 -16263-4 0  9999

2 56350  97.2839 199.1896 0002086  90.7902 269.3564 15.05653493178074

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Summary

The STARLINK-5886 satellite, also known as Starlink 5886 and part of the Starlink Group 3-5-34 payload, was launched on April 27, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and manufactured by the same company. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, featuring a box + pan shape. Its dry mass is 260 kg, while its launch mass was 300 kg. It has a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system for orbital adjustments.

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 3-5-34

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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