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STARLINK-5670 (55341)
COSPAR: 2023-013L | Alt Name: Starlink 5670
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55341
International Designator
2023-013L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:23:48 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
278.77°
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Argument of Perigee
286.70°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5670
Alternative Name
Starlink 5670
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 55341U 23013L 26200.59986323 -.00000563 00000+0 -10918-4 0 9990
2 55341 43.0036 278.7725 0001848 286.7028 73.3621 15.27573734191847
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5670, also known as Starlink 5670, is a communication satellite launched on January 26, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it was manufactured by SPXS as part of the Starlink Group 5-2-11 mission for communication purposes.
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 5-2-11
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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