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STARLINK-5838 (57073)
COSPAR: 2023-088AB | Alt Name: Starlink 5838
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NORAD ID
57073
International Designator
2023-088AB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:05:34 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
70.89°
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Argument of Perigee
267.46°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5838
Alternative Name
Starlink 5838
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57073U 23088AB 26200.67053727 -.00000563 00000+0 -10926-4 0 9997
2 57073 43.0030 70.8937 0001171 267.4568 92.6150 15.27577381169708
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5838 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 57073 and OBJECT_ID 2023-088AB, part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 22, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg, and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The satellite’s shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and it operates under SpaceX ownership.
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 5-7-26
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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