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STARLINK-5316 (55305)
COSPAR: 2023-010AN | Alt Name: Starlink 5316
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55305
International Designator
2023-010AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:14:28 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
51.54°
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Argument of Perigee
273.44°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5316
Alternative Name
Starlink 5316
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 55305U 23010AN 26200.80172382 .00000209 00000+0 25325-4 0 9996
2 55305 69.9994 51.5417 0002454 273.4350 86.6528 14.98327963193064
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5316, also known as Starlink 5316, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink Group 2-4-37 payload. It was launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E pad 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 fully deployed. Weighing 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link system. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation, with propulsion provided by Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box-like structure augmented with panels.
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 2-4-37
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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