STARLINK-5875 (57221)

COSPAR: 2023-094D | Alt Name: Starlink 5875

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 7, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57221

International Designator

2023-094D

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:51:05 GMT

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Inclination

42.99°

Right Ascension

80.68°

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Argument of Perigee

262.58°

Period

87.52 min

Mean Motion

16.45 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5875

Alternative Name

Starlink 5875

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57221U 23094D   26183.91048015  .09999052  94070-5  26570-3 0  9994

2 57221  42.9881  80.6768 0007292 262.5812  97.4254 16.45341676164951

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Summary

STARLINK-5875 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink Group 5-13-04, launched by SpaceX on July 7, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and weighed 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as box plus 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 5-13-04

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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