STARLINK-5873 (56490)

COSPAR: 2023-064AU | Alt Name: Starlink 5873

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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

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°

Eccentricity

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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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Major Events

N/A

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

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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.
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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