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STARLINK-5843 (57072)
COSPAR: 2023-088AA | Alt Name: Starlink 5843
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57072
International Designator
2023-088AA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:29:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
74.61°
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Argument of Perigee
262.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5843
Alternative Name
Starlink 5843
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 57072U 23088AA 26200.02053181 -.00000581 00000+0 -11584-4 0 9990
2 57072 43.0027 74.6138 0001169 262.5969 97.4750 15.27575587169600
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5843 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink fleet, owned and 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 has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply and utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's dimensions are length: 0.2 meters, diameter: 2.8 meters, and span: 9 meters, giving it a box-shaped body with an additional pan component. Its mission focuses on communication services, supported by its Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment.
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 5-7-25
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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