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STARLINK-5315 (55309)
COSPAR: 2023-010AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5315
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NORAD ID
55309
International Designator
2023-010AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:02:04 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
31.23°
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Argument of Perigee
267.39°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5315
Alternative Name
Starlink 5315
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 55309U 23010AS 26200.79310557 -.00000171 00000+0 -65456-5 0 9996
2 55309 69.9998 31.2343 0002771 267.3925 92.6917 14.98329457193561
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5315, also known as Starlink 5315, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on January 19, 2023, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and serves the purpose of communication within SpaceX's network.
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 2-4-41
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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