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STARLINK-5873 (56490)
COSPAR: 2023-064AU | Alt Name: Starlink 5873
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56490
International Designator
2023-064AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:09:51 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
131.41°
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Argument of Perigee
268.47°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5873
Alternative Name
Starlink 5873
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 56490U 23064AU 26200.84017646 -.00003742 00000+0 -30597-3 0 9999
2 56490 70.0000 131.4061 0003097 268.4665 91.6139 14.98335970176029
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5873, also known as Starlink 5873, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on May 10, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its power system includes solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The shape of the satellite is described as box + pan.
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 2-9-43
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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