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STARLINK-5644 (55369)
COSPAR: 2023-013AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 5644
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55369
International Designator
2023-013AQ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:55:28 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
296.18°
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Argument of Perigee
265.53°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5644
Alternative Name
Starlink 5644
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 55369U 23013AQ 26200.62185975 .00000984 00000+0 45293-4 0 9997
2 55369 43.0013 296.1838 0001270 265.5296 94.5411 15.27574792191647
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5644 satellite, also known as Starlink 5644, is part of the Starlink group and was launched on January 26, 2023, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, and its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite was manufactured by SPXS and operates as part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX.
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 5-2-39
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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