STARLINK-5890 (57265)

COSPAR: 2023-094AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 5890
DECAYED

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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

57265

International Designator

2023-094AZ

Decay Date

2/18/2026

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5890

Alternative Name

Starlink 5890

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The STARLINK-5890 satellite, also known as Starlink 5890 and part of the Starlink Group 5-13-48, was launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SPXS and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with panels and is primarily used for communication tasks 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 5-13-48

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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