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STARLINK-5971 (56917)
COSPAR: 2023-083AT | Alt Name: Starlink 5971
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56917
International Designator
2023-083AT
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:25:50 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
46.15°
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Argument of Perigee
273.16°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5971
Alternative Name
Starlink 5971
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 56917U 23083AT 26200.55961272 .00000341 00000+0 21922-4 0 9998
2 56917 43.0058 46.1479 0002024 273.1598 86.9022 15.27580471171965
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Summary
STARLINK-5971, also known as Starlink 5971, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on June 12, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it serves as part of the Starlink Group 5-11-42 constellation for global communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-11-42
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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