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STARLINK-5276 (55399)
COSPAR: 2023-014J | Alt Name: Starlink 5276
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55399
International Designator
2023-014J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:45:03 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
91.32°
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Argument of Perigee
268.72°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5276
Alternative Name
Starlink 5276
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 55399U 23014J 26200.78128551 .00000524 00000+0 51726-4 0 9993
2 55399 70.0000 91.3205 0002869 268.7197 91.3633 14.98330267191846
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5276 satellite, also known as Starlink 5276, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and part of the Starlink constellation. Launched on January 31, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and its shape consists of a box with a pan configuration. The primary mission of STARLINK-5276 is to facilitate global internet coverage as part of SpaceX's broader Starlink Group 2-6-09 deployment.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-6-09
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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