STARLINK-5977 (56791)

COSPAR: 2023-078AA | Alt Name: Starlink 5977

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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

56791

International Designator

2023-078AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:47 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

11.22°

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Argument of Perigee

268.84°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5977

Alternative Name

Starlink 5977

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56791U 23078AA  26200.81374000  .00000120  00000+0  17883-4 0  9994

2 56791  70.0003  11.2244 0002274 268.8400  91.2498 14.98328678172477

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Summary

The STARLINK-5977 satellite, also known as Starlink 5977, is part of the Starlink Group 2-10-25 and was launched on May 31, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a 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 2-10-25

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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