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STARLINK-5310 (55272)
COSPAR: 2023-010D | Alt Name: Starlink 5310
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NORAD ID
55272
International Designator
2023-010D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:45 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
71.39°
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Argument of Perigee
265.78°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5310
Alternative Name
Starlink 5310
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55272U 23010D 26200.79357990 .00000334 00000+0 35816-4 0 9992
2 55272 69.9995 71.3869 0002979 265.7803 94.3015 14.98329437192578
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 55272 and designated as STARLINK-5310 is a member of SpaceX's Starlink constellation launched on January 19, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Its primary mission is communication, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. For maneuvering in orbit, it uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a panel structure, and its owner and manufacturer are SpaceX (SPXS).
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 2-4-04
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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