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STARLINK-5708 (55470)
COSPAR: 2023-015X | Alt Name: Starlink 5708
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55470
International Designator
2023-015X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:09:54 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
303.89°
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Argument of Perigee
273.69°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5708
Alternative Name
Starlink 5708
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 55470U 23015X 26200.59020904 .00000438 00000+0 25443-4 0 9997
2 55470 43.0029 303.8906 0001190 273.6922 86.3793 15.27577474190894
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5708 satellite, also known as Starlink 5708, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station 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 extended. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and consists of dry mass weighing 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload communications and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with panels extending outward. It was manufactured by SpaceX and operates under the Starlink Group 5-3-22 mission.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-22
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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