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STARLINK-5891 (56351)
COSPAR: 2023-058AL | Alt Name: Starlink 5891
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56351
International Designator
2023-058AL
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:17:31 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
199.59°
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Argument of Perigee
90.72°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5891
Alternative Name
Starlink 5891
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56351U 23058AL 26201.26216860 -.00000148 00000+0 -63874-5 0 9997
2 56351 97.2835 199.5920 0002212 90.7167 269.4314 15.05655668178145
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5891 is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 3-5-35 constellation, manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on April 27, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite features a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It weighs 300 kilograms at launch and 260 kilograms dry mass. The spacecraft is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped design with additional panels. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink 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.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-5-35
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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