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STARLINK-5023 (53919)
COSPAR: 2022-119AK | Alt Name: Starlink 5023
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53919
International Designator
2022-119AK
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:47:10 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
74.73°
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Argument of Perigee
99.52°
Period
94.33 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5023
Alternative Name
Starlink 5023
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 53919U 22119AK 26201.07442413 .00001002 00000+0 50876-4 0 9990
2 53919 53.2181 74.7304 0000993 99.5207 260.5905 15.26525649211889
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5023 satellite, also known as Starlink 5023, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on September 24, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters and has a box plus pan shape. It was launched to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-35-34 mission.
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 4-35-34
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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