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STARLINK-5626 (55435)
COSPAR: 2023-014AW | Alt Name: Starlink 5626
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55435
International Designator
2023-014AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:03:50 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
131.24°
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Argument of Perigee
271.53°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5626
Alternative Name
Starlink 5626
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 55435U 23014AW 26200.83600470 .00000526 00000+0 51845-4 0 9999
2 55435 70.0001 131.2404 0002808 271.5283 88.5554 14.98323338190866
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5626 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on January 31, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. The dry mass is 290 kg, with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and stabilization. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink Group 2-6-45 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-6-45
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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