STARLINK-5724 (56427)

COSPAR: 2023-061BF | Alt Name: Starlink 5724

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 4, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56427

International Designator

2023-061BF

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:21:02 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

153.31°

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Argument of Perigee

268.20°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5724

Alternative Name

Starlink 5724

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56427U 23061BF  26200.88960921 -.00000091  00000+0  62236-5 0  9993

2 56427  43.0024 153.3141 0001160 268.1981  91.8738 15.27577056177174

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Summary

The STARLINK-5724 satellite, also known as Starlink 5724, was launched on May 4, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-6-54 and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system.

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

290

Launch Mass

305

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-6-54

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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