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STARLINK-5064 (55428)
COSPAR: 2023-014AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5064
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55428
International Designator
2023-014AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:45:24 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
111.59°
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Argument of Perigee
261.87°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5064
Alternative Name
Starlink 5064
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 55428U 23014AP 26200.78153530 -.00000145 00000+0 -43767-5 0 9999
2 55428 69.9999 111.5932 0002916 261.8704 98.2124 14.98330668191347
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5064 satellite, also known as 2023-014AP, was launched on January 31, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its span is 9 meters. Its mission is communication, and it carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Starlink-5064 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. It was manufactured by SPXS and belongs to the Starlink Group 2-6-38 constellation.
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 2-6-38
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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