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STARLINK-5605 (55411)
COSPAR: 2023-014W | Alt Name: Starlink 5605
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55411
International Designator
2023-014W
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:51:11 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
91.48°
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Argument of Perigee
267.40°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5605
Alternative Name
Starlink 5605
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 55411U 23014W 26200.82721933 .00000712 00000+0 67456-4 0 9992
2 55411 70.0000 91.4840 0002915 267.4015 92.6810 14.98334962191841
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5605 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on January 31, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC-4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters, with a span of 9 meters. It weighs about 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The satellite's structure consists of a box shape with additional panels, designed to support its mission objectives in 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 2-6-21
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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