STARLINK-5362 (55493)

COSPAR: 2023-015AW | Alt Name: Starlink 5362

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 2, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

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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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

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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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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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