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STARLINK-5674 (55465)
COSPAR: 2023-015S | Alt Name: Starlink 5674
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55465
International Designator
2023-015S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:27:23 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
305.24°
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Argument of Perigee
261.42°
Period
94.26 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5674
Alternative Name
Starlink 5674
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 55465U 23015S 26200.31069126 .00017158 00000+0 63102-3 0 9990
2 55465 43.0034 305.2361 0001420 261.4162 98.6529 15.27609085190855
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5674 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Pad LC39A at the AFE site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Its mission is to provide communication services, and it has a box + pan shape configuration.
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 5-3-17
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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