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STARLINK-5972 (56362)
COSPAR: 2023-058AX | Alt Name: Starlink 5972
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NORAD ID
56362
International Designator
2023-058AX
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:05:35 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
199.61°
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Argument of Perigee
97.59°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5972
Alternative Name
Starlink 5972
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 56362U 23058AX 26201.25387861 .00000296 00000+0 24379-4 0 9996
2 56362 97.2845 199.6055 0002193 97.5858 262.5618 15.05656238178143
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5972 satellite, also known as Starlink 5972, is part of the Starlink Group 3-5-46 constellation and was launched on April 27, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), it serves a communication mission for its owner, also SpaceX. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or antennas. It weighs 300 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 260 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and stabilization. Its shape is described as box-shaped with pan, likely referring to the design accommodating its solar panels or other hardware.
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
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-5-46
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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