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STARLINK-5651 (55357)
COSPAR: 2023-013AC | Alt Name: Starlink 5651
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55357
International Designator
2023-013AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:46:45 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
280.37°
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Argument of Perigee
272.92°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5651
Alternative Name
Starlink 5651
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 55357U 23013AC 26200.24080478 -.00000381 00000+0 -43319-5 0 9995
2 55357 43.0025 280.3701 0001564 272.9156 87.1517 15.27576660191791
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5651 satellite, also known as Starlink 5651, is a communication satellite under the Starlink project owned by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on January 26, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters. The mission of STARLINK-5651 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-2-27 constellation, with a design resembling a box shape complemented by panels for solar power collection.
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 5-2-27
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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