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STARLINK-5665 (55361)
COSPAR: 2023-013AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5665
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55361
International Designator
2023-013AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:04:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
264.19°
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Argument of Perigee
288.14°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5665
Alternative Name
Starlink 5665
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 55361U 23013AG 26200.50285514 -.00000373 00000+0 -40335-5 0 9993
2 55361 43.0047 264.1885 0002000 288.1364 71.9270 15.27574494192004
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5665, also known as Starlink 5665, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on January 26, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its deployable components. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. STARLINK-5665 is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, along with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. The satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates under the Starlink Group 5-2-31 mission to provide communication services.
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 5-2-31
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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