STARLINK-5547 (55352)

COSPAR: 2023-013X | Alt Name: Starlink 5547

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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

55352

International Designator

2023-013X

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:17:00 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

280.72°

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Argument of Perigee

275.99°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5547

Alternative Name

Starlink 5547

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 55352U 23013X   26199.59514322 -.00000722  00000+0 -16734-4 0  9994

2 55352  43.0015 280.7214 0000489 275.9899  84.0897 15.27577835191736

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Summary

The STARLINK-5547 satellite, also known as Starlink 5547, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on January 26, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg, with a total launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-2-22 constellation.

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 5-2-22

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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