STARLINK-5318 (55304)

COSPAR: 2023-010AM | Alt Name: Starlink 5318

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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

55304

International Designator

2023-010AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:56:33 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

50.98°

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Argument of Perigee

265.53°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5318

Alternative Name

Starlink 5318

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55304U 23010AM  26200.87261022  .00000184  00000+0  23188-4 0  9999

2 55304  69.9996  50.9836 0002862 265.5252  94.5580 14.98329634193073

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Summary

The STARLINK-5318 satellite, also known as Starlink 5318, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on January 19, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at the Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Its dimensions are length: 0.2 m, diameter: 2.8 m, and span: 9 m. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It utilizes 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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-4-36

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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