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STARLINK-5652 (55334)
COSPAR: 2023-013D | Alt Name: Starlink 5652
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55334
International Designator
2023-013D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:29:16 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
278.94°
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Argument of Perigee
269.13°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5652
Alternative Name
Starlink 5652
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 55334U 23013D 26200.52032411 -.00000253 00000+0 31900-6 0 9996
2 55334 43.0002 278.9361 0000915 269.1256 90.9491 15.27573075191839
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite, designated NORAD_CAT_ID 55334 and OBJECT_ID 2023-013D, was launched on January 26, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. The satellite features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. At launch, it weighed 305 kilograms with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-2-04
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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