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STARLINK-5688 (55479)
COSPAR: 2023-015AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5688
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55479
International Designator
2023-015AG
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:08:29 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
292.70°
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Argument of Perigee
286.11°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5688
Alternative Name
Starlink 5688
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 55479U 23015AG 26201.29756640 -.00000634 00000+0 -13512-4 0 9991
2 55479 43.0037 292.7050 0001318 286.1050 73.9657 15.27572986191087
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Summary
The STARLINK-5688 satellite, also known as Starlink 5688 and part of the Starlink Group 5-3-31 payload, was launched on February 2, 2023, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg, while its launch mass was 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite's primary mission is communication, and it operates within a box plus pan configuration shape.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-31
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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