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STARLINK-5537 (55384)
COSPAR: 2023-013BF | Alt Name: Starlink 5537
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55384
International Designator
2023-013BF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:46:05 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
294.82°
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Argument of Perigee
277.43°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5537
Alternative Name
Starlink 5537
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 55384U 23013BF 26200.32367221 .00000240 00000+0 18246-4 0 9990
2 55384 43.0049 294.8234 0001837 277.4309 82.6334 15.27575815191632
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5537 is a communication satellite from the Starlink series operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 26, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 via a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links, krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration. It serves as part of the Starlink Group 5-2-54 constellation, aimed at providing 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 5-2-54
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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