STARLINK-5296 (55312)

COSPAR: 2023-010AV | Alt Name: Starlink 5296

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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

55312

International Designator

2023-010AV

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:20:05 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

31.16°

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Argument of Perigee

268.93°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5296

Alternative Name

Starlink 5296

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55312U 23010AV  26200.80561859 -.00000022  00000+0  59226-5 0  9997

2 55312  69.9999  31.1640 0002875 268.9316  91.1514 14.98329632194418

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Summary

The STARLINK-5296 satellite, also known as Starlink 5296, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. It was launched on January 19, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg, and it had a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor for propulsion.

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 2-4-44

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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