STARLINK-5990 (56448)

COSPAR: 2023-064A | Alt Name: Starlink 5990

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 10, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56448

International Designator

2023-064A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:03:45 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

172.60°

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Argument of Perigee

262.11°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5990

Alternative Name

Starlink 5990

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56448U 23064A   26200.33594338  .00000337  00000+0  36029-4 0  9996

2 56448  69.9996 172.5975 0003548 262.1072  97.9684 14.98331006174968

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Summary

STARLINK-5990 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS and is part of the Starlink Group 2-9-01 payload. Launched on May 10, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. Its shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration.

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 2-9-01

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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