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STARLINK-5776 (57151)
COSPAR: 2023-090BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5776
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57151
International Designator
2023-090BC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:51:12 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
239.31°
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Argument of Perigee
268.68°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5776
Alternative Name
Starlink 5776
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 57151U 23090BC 26200.45223139 .00000285 00000+0 19875-4 0 9990
2 57151 43.0014 239.3072 0001307 268.6849 91.3853 15.27576274170691
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5776 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.8 meters in diameter and has a length of 0.2 meters with a span of 9 meters. It was launched with a mass of 305 kilograms and operates at a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-12-51 constellation. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan 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.
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 5-12-51
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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