Starlink Satellite Count Hits 10,087, X Report 22 Mar 2026
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STARLINK-5705 (55472)
COSPAR: 2023-015Z | Alt Name: Starlink 5705
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55472
International Designator
2023-015Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:22:22 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
298.71°
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Argument of Perigee
176.15°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5705
Alternative Name
Starlink 5705
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 55472U 23015Z 26200.26553378 .00000527 00000+0 28683-4 0 9997
2 55472 42.9985 298.7129 0002084 176.1523 183.9345 15.27558315190925
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5705 satellite, also known as Starlink 5705, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its deployable components. It weighs about 305 kilograms at launch, including fuel, and is equipped with a dry mass of around 290 kilograms after accounting for the propellant. The satellite features a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. This satellite was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same company. It serves a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 5-3-24 constellation.
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
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-24
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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