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STARLINK-5362 (55493)
COSPAR: 2023-015AW | Alt Name: Starlink 5362
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55493
International Designator
2023-015AW
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:44:50 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
314.50°
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Argument of Perigee
268.88°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5362
Alternative Name
Starlink 5362
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 55493U 23015AW 26200.61446887 -.00000202 00000+0 21956-5 0 9993
2 55493 43.0029 314.5025 0000956 268.8826 91.1917 15.27575415190770
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5362 satellite, also known as Starlink 5362, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida via a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a total launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link, utilizing solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Additionally, it features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-shaped body with deployable panels. The satellite's primary mission is to facilitate communication as part of the Starlink Group 5-3-45 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 5-3-45
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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