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STARLINK-5289 (55278)
COSPAR: 2023-010K | Alt Name: Starlink 5289
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55278
International Designator
2023-010K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:44:43 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
71.34°
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Argument of Perigee
271.50°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5289
Alternative Name
Starlink 5289
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55278U 23010K 26200.78105440 .00000360 00000+0 37979-4 0 9999
2 55278 69.9994 71.3379 0002752 271.5020 88.5824 14.98330012192567
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5289, also known as Starlink 5289, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on January 19, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It was part of the Starlink Group 2-4-10 payload, which includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Its power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft's design includes a box and pan shape, and it operates under the ownership of SpaceX for communication missions in Earth orbit.
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 2-4-10
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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