STARLINK-5999 (56909)

COSPAR: 2023-083AK | Alt Name: Starlink 5999

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 12, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56909

International Designator

2023-083AK

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 23:42:29 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

49.60°

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Argument of Perigee

265.68°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5999

Alternative Name

Starlink 5999

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56909U 23083AK  26199.98784446  .00000725  00000+0  35884-4 0  9997

2 56909  43.0038  49.5985 0001586 265.6766  94.3904 15.27574602171981

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Summary

The STARLINK-5999 satellite, also known as Starlink 5999, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on June 12, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a length of 0.2 meters and a diameter of 2.8 meters, the satellite has a span of 9 meters and weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The primary mission is communication, contributing to SpaceX's broader goal of providing global internet coverage through its constellation network.

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 5-11-34

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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