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STARLINK-5679 (55467)
COSPAR: 2023-015U | Alt Name: Starlink 5679
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55467
International Designator
2023-015U
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:07:03 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
303.33°
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Argument of Perigee
263.19°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5679
Alternative Name
Starlink 5679
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 55467U 23015U 26200.62990144 .00000100 00000+0 13145-4 0 9991
2 55467 43.0018 303.3257 0001457 263.1912 96.8774 15.27575121190905
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite named STARLINK-5679 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-015U) was launched on February 2, 2023, from the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kg dry and had a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it is part of the Starlink Group 5-3-19 communication mission owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Power comes from solar arrays and batteries, supporting its purpose as a communication satellite.
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 5-3-19
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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