STARLINK-5286 (55294)

COSPAR: 2023-010AB | Alt Name: Starlink 5286

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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

55294

International Designator

2023-010AB

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:44:59 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

70.97°

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Argument of Perigee

265.48°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5286

Alternative Name

Starlink 5286

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55294U 23010AB  26200.90624308  .00000042  00000+0  11281-4 0  9995

2 55294  69.9996  70.9678 0002812 265.4758  94.6080 14.98321814192585

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Summary

The STARLINK-5286 satellite, also known as Starlink 5286, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. Launched on January 19, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a 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 carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication operations, with a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, utilizing krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system.

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 2-4-26

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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