STARLINK-5283 (55396)

COSPAR: 2023-014F | Alt Name: Starlink 5283

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 31, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55396

International Designator

2023-014F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:09:09 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

91.13°

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Argument of Perigee

249.94°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5283

Alternative Name

Starlink 5283

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55396U 23014F   26200.83969715  .00000203  00000+0  24799-4 0  9995

2 55396  70.0002  91.1253 0002738 249.9449 110.1416 14.98329960191850

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Summary

STARLINK-5283, also known as Starlink 5283, is a communication satellite launched on January 31, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E pad. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation, STARLINK-5283 forms part of the Starlink Group 2-6-06 mission operated by SPXS (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.

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 2-6-06

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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