STARLINK-5682 (55457)

COSPAR: 2023-015J | Alt Name: Starlink 5682

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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

55457

International Designator

2023-015J

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:44:59 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

296.03°

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Argument of Perigee

271.13°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5682

Alternative Name

Starlink 5682

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 55457U 23015J   26201.94791019 -.00000252  00000+0  34997-6 0  9995

2 55457  43.0027 296.0298 0001223 271.1310  88.9402 15.27576266191103

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Summary

STARLINK-5682 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 305 kilograms and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It is equipped with krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's mission is to provide global broadband internet coverage.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-3-09

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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