STARLINK-5885 (56352)

COSPAR: 2023-058AM | Alt Name: Starlink 5885

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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

56352

International Designator

2023-058AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:43:04 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

197.74°

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Argument of Perigee

89.58°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5885

Alternative Name

Starlink 5885

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56352U 23058AM  26200.48824095  .00000462  00000+0  35882-4 0  9990

2 56352  97.2817 197.7373 0001903  89.5788 270.5657 15.05658463177956

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Summary

STARLINK-5885 is a communication satellite launched on April 27, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SPXS (SpaceX). Measuring 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, the spacecraft has a dry mass of 260 kilograms and a launch mass of 300 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. This satellite is part of the Starlink Group 3-5-36 constellation designed to facilitate communication purposes.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 3-5-36

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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