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STARLINK-5847 (57048)
COSPAR: 2023-088A | Alt Name: Starlink 5847
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57048
International Designator
2023-088A
Decay Date
2/26/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5847
Alternative Name
Starlink 5847
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 57048 and OBJECT_ID 2023-088A is known as STARLINK-5847 or Starlink 5847, part of the Starlink group under the mission designation Starlink Group 5-7-01. Launched on June 22, 2023, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it serves communication purposes and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, with propulsion provided by krypton ion thrusters. The satellite’s shape consists of a box with panels, reflecting its design intended for efficient operation in orbit.
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 5-7-01
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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