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STARLINK-5677 (55463)
COSPAR: 2023-015Q | Alt Name: Starlink 5677
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55463
International Designator
2023-015Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:38:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
310.69°
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Argument of Perigee
327.86°
Period
94.80 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5677
Alternative Name
Starlink 5677
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 55463U 23015Q 26201.27669223 .00012536 00000+0 59745-3 0 9991
2 55463 42.9995 310.6884 0006492 327.8627 32.1825 15.19029012190875
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5677 satellite, also known as Starlink 5677, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The mission's primary purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-3-15 payload.
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 5-3-15
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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