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STARLINK-5313 (55313)
COSPAR: 2023-010AW | Alt Name: Starlink 5313
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55313
International Designator
2023-010AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:44:10 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
31.34°
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Argument of Perigee
273.02°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5313
Alternative Name
Starlink 5313
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 55313U 23010AW 26200.82233934 -.00000858 00000+0 -64117-4 0 9992
2 55313 69.9995 31.3352 0003336 273.0167 87.0611 14.98309100194433
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5313 satellite, also known as Starlink 5313, is a communication satellite part of the Starlink Group 2-4-45 constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 19, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. At launch, it had a mass of 305 kilograms and a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters, and power is provided by solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 2-4-45
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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