STARLINK-5669 (55459)

COSPAR: 2023-015L | Alt Name: Starlink 5669

Image

Additional Sources

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

55459

International Designator

2023-015L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:08:03 GMT

Apogee

Calculating...

Perigee

Calculating...

Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

303.89°

Eccentricity

Calculating...

Argument of Perigee

271.76°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

Latitude

Calculating...

Longitude

Calculating...

Altitude

Calculating...

Velocity

Calculating...

Polar Plot

3D Visualization

Explore in the Catalog

Starlink bus SpaceX Starlink constellation United States satellites Payloads

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5669

Alternative Name

Starlink 5669

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 55459U 23015L   26200.58892933 -.00000587  00000+0 -11807-4 0  9998

2 55459  43.0020 303.8852 0001148 271.7557  88.3163 15.27571590190894

Source: Celestrak

Summary

STARLINK-5669, also known as Starlink 5669, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on February 2, 2023, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power, as well as Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-3-11 constellation and serves to provide communication services.

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 5-3-11

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

Map

This tool will help you track the satellite's position and predict its upcoming passes over your location. Simply input the coordinates or click the geolocation button to get started.

Latitude

Longitude

Next Pass

Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)

Start Azimuth

Max Elevation

Stop Azimuth

Time Until

Pass Duration

Satellite Articles

View All Posts »

Learn more about satellites and other related topics.

SpaceX Launches AST SpaceMobile Block 2 BlueBird Satellites | KeepTrack Space Brief

SpaceX launched three Block 2 BlueBird satellites for AST SpaceMobile from Cape Canaveral. Block 2 variants are larger with enhanced capacity compared to Block 1 units already in orbit.

X Report 6 Apr 2025

SpaceX's Fram2 mission lands in the Pacific, SpaceX secures U.S. military contracts, and Starlink expands with latest satellite launch.

Crew-11 Completes First-Ever ISS Medical Evacuation, SpaceX Sets Pad Record | KeepTrack X Report

Crew-11 astronauts splashdown off California in first-ever ISS medical evacuation. SpaceX sets pad turnaround record at Cape Canaveral with Starlink 6-98 deploying 29 satellites.

Space Situational Awareness (SSA)

How our ability to track and predict objects in orbit has become the foundation of space safety in an increasingly crowded cosmic neighborhood

X Report 16 Feb 2025

SpaceX achieves a new milestone with the Falcon 9 and Starlink reshapes satellite connectivity landscape.

Senate Passes $839B Defense Bill, L3Harris Doubles Down on Space Business | KeepTrack Space Brief

Senate clears $839B defense spending bill ensuring Pentagon space domain funding. L3Harris reaffirms space sector commitment amid Golden Dome expansion. York Space raises $629M in public offering.

Space Brief 5 Aug 2025

Today's Space Brief covers Lockheed Martin's pursuits in missile interception, key military advancements in space integration, the UK launch license for Skyrora, and much more.

Space Brief 30 Jul 2025

Today's highlights include Space Force's new satcom design contracts, advances in AI training tools, Pentagon drone policy shifts, and the first Eris launch's failure.