STARLINK-5831 (57332)

COSPAR: 2023-099E | Alt Name: Starlink 5831

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 16, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57332

International Designator

2023-099E

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:03:16 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

228.39°

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Argument of Perigee

267.48°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5831

Alternative Name

Starlink 5831

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57332U 23099E   26200.41893523 -.00001550  00000+0 -46793-4 0  9993

2 57332  43.0024 228.3903 0001402 267.4839  92.5853 15.27579057166225

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Summary

The Starlink-5831 satellite, also known as Starlink 5831, was launched on July 16, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-15-05 and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. The satellite weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry, with its primary equipment including a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering, while it is powered by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The shape of the satellite is described as box-like with panels extending from its body.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-15-05

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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