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STARLINK-5975 (57372)
COSPAR: 2023-099AW | Alt Name: Starlink 5975
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 16, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57372
International Designator
2023-099AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:53:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
220.19°
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Argument of Perigee
282.60°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5975
Alternative Name
Starlink 5975
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 57372U 23099AW 26200.03704963 -.00000199 00000+0 22882-5 0 9995
2 57372 43.0031 220.1857 0001242 282.5993 77.4720 15.27572842166282
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5975 is a Starlink satellite, identified by NORAD as CAT ID 57372 and OBJECT_ID 2023-099AW, launched on July 16, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. The satellite weighs 290 kg dry with an initial launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities, optical inter-satellite links, krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. Its primary mission is communication, operated by SPXS (SpaceX) as part of the Starlink Group 5-15-45 constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-15-45
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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