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STARLINK-5937 (56922)
COSPAR: 2023-083AY | Alt Name: Starlink 5937
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56922
International Designator
2023-083AY
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:51:44 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
44.71°
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Argument of Perigee
272.93°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5937
Alternative Name
Starlink 5937
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 56922U 23083AY 26200.82760291 .00000356 00000+0 22482-4 0 9990
2 56922 43.0057 44.7136 0001504 272.9319 87.1361 15.27571289172006
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Summary
The Starlink-5937 satellite, also known as Starlink 5937, is a communication spacecraft with the OBJECT_ID 2023-083AY and NORAD_CAT_ID 56922. It was launched on June 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, carrying a payload that includes Ku/Ka-band equipment and an optical inter-satellite link. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SPXS for the Starlink Group 5-11-47 constellation. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is focused on 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-11-47
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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