STARLINK-5582 (56777)

COSPAR: 2023-078L | Alt Name: Starlink 5582

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 31, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56777

International Designator

2023-078L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:07:47 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

11.57°

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Argument of Perigee

271.78°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5582

Alternative Name

Starlink 5582

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56777U 23078L   26200.79707773  .00000177  00000+0  22606-4 0  9993

2 56777  70.0003  11.5676 0003232 271.7847  88.2942 14.98320576172464

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Summary

The STARLINK-5582 satellite, also known as Starlink 5582, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on May 31, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, SLC4E pad, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kg at launch and 290 kg dry. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for data transmission along with an optical inter-satellite link and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SpaceX, the satellite's shape consists of a box structure plus pan configuration.

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 2-10-11

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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