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STARLINK-5270 (55299)
COSPAR: 2023-010AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5270
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55299
International Designator
2023-010AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:08:34 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
51.01°
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Argument of Perigee
276.47°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5270
Alternative Name
Starlink 5270
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 55299U 23010AG 26200.88095924 .00000142 00000+0 19725-4 0 9995
2 55299 69.9997 51.0146 0002796 276.4687 83.6153 14.98329350193959
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5270 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-010AG) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. It was launched on January 19, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are deployed. It weighs 305 kg at launch and 290 kg dry mass, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its payload includes a Ku/Ka-band communication system and an optical inter-satellite link, while it is also fitted with Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion systems. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with additional panels, designed primarily for communication purposes 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.
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 2-4-31
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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