STARLINK-5272 (55298)

COSPAR: 2023-010AF | Alt Name: Starlink 5272
DECAYED

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STARLINK-5272 Satellite Image
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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

55298

International Designator

2023-010AF

Decay Date

9/23/2024

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5272

Alternative Name

Starlink 5272

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5272 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-010AF) is a Starlink communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX. Launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its shape consists of 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.
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 2-4-30

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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