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STARLINK-5288 (55307)
COSPAR: 2023-010AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 5288
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55307
International Designator
2023-010AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:38:03 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
31.58°
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Argument of Perigee
272.32°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5288
Alternative Name
Starlink 5288
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55307U 23010AQ 26200.77643411 -.00000288 00000+0 -16361-4 0 9999
2 55307 70.0003 31.5798 0002699 272.3175 87.7675 14.98329862193553
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5288 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, featuring a box with panels design. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. STARLINK-5288 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links to support its mission. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. It was stabilized on January 19, 2023, at time 16:12 UTC.
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 2-4-39
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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