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STARLINK-5935 (56453)
COSPAR: 2023-064F | Alt Name: Starlink 5935
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56453
International Designator
2023-064F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:15:31 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
172.63°
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Argument of Perigee
262.81°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5935
Alternative Name
Starlink 5935
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 56453U 23064F 26200.34411465 .00000018 00000+0 93484-5 0 9997
2 56453 69.9998 172.6255 0003398 262.8084 97.2689 14.98329702174969
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5935 satellite, also known as Starlink 5935, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 10, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite features dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was designed to support the Starlink Group 2-9-06 mission as part of the broader Starlink constellation. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation relies on solar arrays supplemented by batteries.
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
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-9-06
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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