STARLINK-5020 (55458)

COSPAR: 2023-015K | Alt Name: Starlink 5020

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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

55458

International Designator

2023-015K

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:19:09 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

303.94°

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Argument of Perigee

285.97°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5020

Alternative Name

Starlink 5020

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55458U 23015K   26200.59663434 -.00002802  00000+0 -92319-4 0  9999

2 55458  43.0095 303.9426 0002141 285.9727  74.0889 15.27577421190899

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Summary

The STARLINK-5020 satellite, also known as Starlink 5020, was launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-3-10 communication constellation and belongs to SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays with batteries for power generation. The satellite's dry mass is recorded at 290 kilograms, while the launch mass was 305 kilograms.

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 5-3-10

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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