STARLINK-5295 (55306)

COSPAR: 2023-010AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5295

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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

55306

International Designator

2023-010AP

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:32:03 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

31.56°

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Argument of Perigee

266.93°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5295

Alternative Name

Starlink 5295

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55306U 23010AP  26200.77225992 -.00000343  00000+0 -20929-4 0  9995

2 55306  70.0001  31.5637 0002987 266.9327  93.1491 14.98334668193557

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Summary

STARLINK-5295 is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and powered by solar arrays and batteries, it is part of the Starlink Group 2-4-38 constellation. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system and has a box-shaped design with panels. It was successfully stabilized on January 19, 2023.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-4-38

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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