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STARLINK-5868 (56483)
COSPAR: 2023-064AM | Alt Name: Starlink 5868
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56483
International Designator
2023-064AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:52:09 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
151.23°
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Argument of Perigee
261.42°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5868
Alternative Name
Starlink 5868
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 56483U 23064AM 26200.82788727 -.00004637 00000+0 -38096-3 0 9990
2 56483 70.0008 151.2297 0002654 261.4176 98.6682 14.98343052175533
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5868 satellite, also known as Starlink 5868, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on May 10, 2023, from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR), specifically SLC4E launch pad, using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries to generate power. The mission of STARLINK-5868 is part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 2-9-36 constellation aimed at providing communication services.
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 2-9-36
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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