STARLINK-5657 (55342)

COSPAR: 2023-013M | Alt Name: Starlink 5657

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 26, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55342

International Designator

2023-013M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:29:21 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

278.80°

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Argument of Perigee

290.69°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5657

Alternative Name

Starlink 5657

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55342U 23013M   26200.60371708 -.00000297  00000+0 -12686-5 0  9997

2 55342  43.0043 278.7989 0001606 290.6946  69.3733 15.27573925191844

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Summary

The STARLINK-5657 satellite, also known as Starlink 5657, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 26, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes along with optical inter-satellite links for data transfer between satellites. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation.

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 5-2-12

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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