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STARLINK-5322 (55303)
COSPAR: 2023-010AL | Alt Name: Starlink 5322
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55303
International Designator
2023-010AL
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:26:57 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
70.93°
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Argument of Perigee
266.29°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5322
Alternative Name
Starlink 5322
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 55303U 23010AL 26200.89371545 .00000412 00000+0 42357-4 0 9995
2 55303 69.9993 70.9252 0002797 266.2948 93.7891 14.98318840192588
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5322 satellite, also known as Starlink 5322 and part of the Starlink Group 2-4-35 payload, was launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. Manufactured by SPXS for communication purposes, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. It has a launch mass of 305 kilograms and a dry mass of 290 kilograms.
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 2-4-35
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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