STARLINK-5341 (55287)

COSPAR: 2023-010U | Alt Name: Starlink 5341

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 19, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55287

International Designator

2023-010U

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:56:05 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

31.53°

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Argument of Perigee

263.22°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5341

Alternative Name

Starlink 5341

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55287U 23010U   26200.78895286 -.00000523  00000+0 -36067-4 0  9993

2 55287  70.0002  31.5326 0002810 263.2154  96.8686 14.98328668193542

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Summary

The Starlink-5341 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 55287 and OBJECT ID 2023-010U, was launched on January 19, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box shape with panels. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 2-4-19 constellation and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX).

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

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 2-4-19

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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