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STARLINK-5690 (55480)
COSPAR: 2023-015AH | Alt Name: Starlink 5690
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55480
International Designator
2023-015AH
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:28:13 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
314.10°
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Argument of Perigee
267.32°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5690
Alternative Name
Starlink 5690
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 55480U 23015AH 26200.68626552 -.00000081 00000+0 65898-5 0 9993
2 55480 43.0038 314.1041 0001282 267.3237 92.7467 15.27573611190787
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5690 is a Starlink satellite launched on February 2, 2023, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launched at a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates within the Starlink Group 5-3-32 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-3-32
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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