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STARLINK-5027 (55370)
COSPAR: 2023-013AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5027
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55370
International Designator
2023-013AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:36:06 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
296.64°
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Argument of Perigee
271.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5027
Alternative Name
Starlink 5027
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 55370U 23013AR 26200.56673939 .00000238 00000+0 18169-4 0 9998
2 55370 43.0028 296.6351 0001099 271.8954 88.1771 15.27574286191635
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5027 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on January 26, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, while its power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's design includes a box shape with an additional pan configuration. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 5-2-40 constellation aimed at providing global internet connectivity.
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 5-2-40
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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