STARLINK-5845 (57050)

COSPAR: 2023-088C | Alt Name: Starlink 5845

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STARLINK-5845 Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 22, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57050

International Designator

2023-088C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:54:35 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

85.00°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

218.11°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5845

Alternative Name

Starlink 5845

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 57050U 23088C   26200.70458220 -.00000250  00000+0  44084-6 0  9999
2 57050  43.0016  84.9961 0001257 218.1070 141.9693 15.27576924170520

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Summary
STARLINK-5845 is a Starlink satellite launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it operates on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its mission and purpose are focused on communication, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) as part of the Starlink Group 5-7-03 constellation.

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 5-7-03

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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