STARLINK-5869 (57061)

COSPAR: 2023-088P | Alt Name: Starlink 5869

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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

57061

International Designator

2023-088P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:24:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

88.01°

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Argument of Perigee

12.39°

Period

94.31 min

Mean Motion

15.27 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5869

Alternative Name

Starlink 5869

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57061U 23088P   26200.76696823 -.00122426  00000+0 -46037-2 0  9997

2 57061  43.0016  88.0134 0003208  12.3892 347.7037 15.26923150169514

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Summary

The STARLINK-5869 satellite, also known as Starlink 5869, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on June 22, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-7-14 constellation. It has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a total launch mass of 305 kilograms, it carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is generated through solar arrays and batteries, while the propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a panel 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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-7-14

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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