STARLINK-5840 (57231)

COSPAR: 2023-094P | Alt Name: Starlink 5840

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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

57231

International Designator

2023-094P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:04:25 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

4.59°

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Argument of Perigee

271.67°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5840

Alternative Name

Starlink 5840

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57231U 23094P   26200.83640630  .00000495  00000+0  27498-4 0  9997

2 57231  43.0045   4.5907 0001145 271.6686  88.4034 15.27576005167322

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Summary

STARLINK-5840, also known as Starlink 5840, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink Group 5-13-14 constellation. The satellite's propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration, and it serves communication purposes.

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 5-13-14

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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