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STARLINK-5965 (56915)
COSPAR: 2023-083AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5965
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56915
International Designator
2023-083AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:34:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
45.64°
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Argument of Perigee
265.92°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5965
Alternative Name
Starlink 5965
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 56915U 23083AR 26200.60702264 .00000326 00000+0 21366-4 0 9991
2 56915 43.0036 45.6441 0001089 265.9240 94.1488 15.27584119171976
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5965 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-083AR) is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on June 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 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 kilograms and was designed for communication purposes by SpaceX (SPXS). Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries to power its systems.
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 5-11-40
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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