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STARLINK-5299 (55277)
COSPAR: 2023-010J | Alt Name: Starlink 5299
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55277
International Designator
2023-010J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:08:46 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
71.40°
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Argument of Perigee
268.62°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5299
Alternative Name
Starlink 5299
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 55277U 23010J 26200.79775567 .00000455 00000+0 45897-4 0 9995
2 55277 69.9997 71.3982 0002819 268.6186 91.4650 14.98327457192573
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5299 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-010J) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The shape of the spacecraft is described as box-shaped with additional panels, and it operates under the ownership of SPXS as part of the Starlink Group 2-4-09 constellation 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 2-4-09
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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