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STARLINK-5858 (57264)
COSPAR: 2023-094AY | Alt Name: Starlink 5858
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NORAD ID
57264
International Designator
2023-094AY
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:28:29 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
353.41°
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Argument of Perigee
272.36°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5858
Alternative Name
Starlink 5858
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57264U 23094AY 26200.85312284 -.00000481 00000+0 -79579-5 0 9991
2 57264 43.0036 353.4084 0001211 272.3573 87.7140 15.27575231167451
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5858 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. The mission of STARLINK-5858 is to facilitate communication services as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink Group 5-13-47 constellation deployment.
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 5-13-47
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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