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STARLINK-5285 (55296)
COSPAR: 2023-010AD | Alt Name: Starlink 5285
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55296
International Designator
2023-010AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:38:29 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
51.20°
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Argument of Perigee
271.95°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5285
Alternative Name
Starlink 5285
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 55296U 23010AD 26200.81839352 .00000228 00000+0 26897-4 0 9999
2 55296 69.9995 51.1958 0002835 271.9537 88.1297 14.98330727193942
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5285 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on January 19, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR), using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its motor system comprises Krypton ion thrusters, and it was part of the Starlink Group 2-4-28 mission. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 2-4-28
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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