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STARLINK-5620 (55414)
COSPAR: 2023-014Z | Alt Name: Starlink 5620
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55414
International Designator
2023-014Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:25 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
111.26°
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Argument of Perigee
269.05°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5620
Alternative Name
Starlink 5620
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 55414U 23014Z 26200.80238051 -.00000204 00000+0 -92935-5 0 9996
2 55414 70.0004 111.2640 0002849 269.0519 91.0314 14.98328273191356
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5620 satellite, also known as Starlink 5620, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on January 31, 2023, from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR) at Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is recorded as 290 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. STARLINK-5620 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, along with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape can be described as a box configuration with panels, and it belongs to the Starlink Group 2-6-24 mission group.
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 2-6-24
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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