STARLINK-5589 (57334)

COSPAR: 2023-099G | Alt Name: Starlink 5589

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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

57334

International Designator

2023-099G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:10:42 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

226.62°

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Argument of Perigee

270.43°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5589

Alternative Name

Starlink 5589

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 57334U 23099G   26200.75743399  .00000121  00000+0  13925-4 0  9999

2 57334  43.0001 226.6217 0001276 270.4332  89.6374 15.27575355166279

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Summary

The STARLINK-5589 satellite, also known as Starlink 5589, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on July 16, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power source consists of solar arrays and batteries. The mission of STARLINK-5589 is to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-07 constellation segment.

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 5-15-07

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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