STARLINK-5625 (55368)

COSPAR: 2023-013AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5625

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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

55368

International Designator

2023-013AP

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:36:22 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

265.61°

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Argument of Perigee

283.67°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5625

Alternative Name

Starlink 5625

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55368U 23013AP  26200.23359892 -.00000398  00000+0 -49288-5 0  9994

2 55368  43.0040 265.6103 0001797 283.6715  76.3937 15.27575781191968

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Summary

The STARLINK-5625 satellite, also known as Starlink 5625, was launched on January 26, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), and has a mission to provide communication services. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. The power system includes solar arrays and batteries to ensure continuous operation in orbit.

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 5-2-38

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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