STARLINK-5733 (56925)

COSPAR: 2023-083BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5733

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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

56925

International Designator

2023-083BB

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:59:58 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

44.21°

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Argument of Perigee

265.67°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5733

Alternative Name

Starlink 5733

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56925U 23083BB  26200.87498600 -.00000528  00000+0 -96620-5 0  9999

2 56925  43.0049  44.2097 0001198 265.6709  94.4006 15.27574004172018

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Summary

STARLINK-5733 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays along with batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.

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 5-11-50

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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