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STARLINK-5853 (56881)
COSPAR: 2023-083F | Alt Name: Starlink 5853
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56881
International Designator
2023-083F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:01:08 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
60.49°
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Argument of Perigee
269.42°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5853
Alternative Name
Starlink 5853
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 56881U 23083F 26200.62579269 .00001002 00000+0 45938-4 0 9995
2 56881 43.0028 60.4896 0001278 269.4203 90.6502 15.27582456171808
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5853 satellite, also known as Starlink 5853, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on June 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms and it was launched at a mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters and solar arrays with batteries, STARLINK-5853 operates in space to provide internet connectivity as part of its mission under the payload named Starlink Group 5-11-06.
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 5-11-06
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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