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STARLINK-5821 (57069)
COSPAR: 2023-088X | Alt Name: Starlink 5821
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57069
International Designator
2023-088X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:37:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
71.06°
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Argument of Perigee
270.33°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5821
Alternative Name
Starlink 5821
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57069U 23088X 26200.69238118 -.00000214 00000+0 17589-5 0 9998
2 57069 43.0051 71.0565 0001164 270.3251 89.7467 15.27577673170513
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5821 satellite, also known as Starlink 5821, was launched on June 22, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base 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 weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment, optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Starlink-5821 operates in a communication capacity as part of the Starlink Group 5-7-22 constellation, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 5-7-22
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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