STARLINK-5986 (56452)

COSPAR: 2023-064E | Alt Name: Starlink 5986

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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

56452

International Designator

2023-064E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:10:36 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

171.29°

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Argument of Perigee

266.40°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5986

Alternative Name

Starlink 5986

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56452U 23064E   26200.88236544  .00000183  00000+0  23108-4 0  9996

2 56452  69.9997 171.2938 0003343 266.4007  93.6770 14.98332634175044

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Summary

STARLINK-5986 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX on May 10, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.8 meters in diameter and spans 9 meters, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with deployable panels.

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 2-9-05

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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