The Day Humanity Gained New Eyes on the Sun
Fifteen years ago, NASA launched its most advanced solar observatory, revolutionizing our understanding of our star and transforming space weather prediction
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
56922
International Designator
2023-083AY
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:51:44 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
44.71°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
272.93°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Name
STARLINK-5937
Alternative Name
Starlink 5937
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Source: Celestrak
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
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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