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STARLINK-5575 (55381)
COSPAR: 2023-013BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5575
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55381
International Designator
2023-013BC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:53:33 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
293.06°
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Argument of Perigee
271.59°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5575
Alternative Name
Starlink 5575
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 55381U 23013BC 26200.66219801 .00019328 00000+0 71254-3 0 9998
2 55381 43.0061 293.0561 0001540 271.5886 88.4789 15.27463823191681
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5575 satellite, also known as Starlink 5575 and part of the Starlink Group 5-2-51 payload, was launched on January 26, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS) for communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its equipment includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It was successfully stabilized in its orbit on January 26, 2023, at 09:51 UTC.
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 5-2-51
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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