STARLINK-5680 (55455)

COSPAR: 2023-015G | Alt Name: Starlink 5680

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 2, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55455

International Designator

2023-015G

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:21:04 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

303.72°

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Argument of Perigee

282.93°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5680

Alternative Name

Starlink 5680

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55455U 23015G   26200.68129844  .00000081  00000+0  12470-4 0  9993

2 55455  43.0048 303.7202 0002205 282.9338  77.1267 15.27576235190908

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Summary

The STARLINK-5680 satellite, also known as Starlink 5680, is owned by SPXS and was launched on February 2, 2023, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The equipment on board includes a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-3-07 constellation and has a shape described as "Box + pan."

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

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 5-3-07

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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