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STARLINK-5344 (55494)
COSPAR: 2023-015AX | Alt Name: Starlink 5344
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55494
International Designator
2023-015AX
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:41:13 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
312.45°
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Argument of Perigee
282.98°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5344
Alternative Name
Starlink 5344
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 55494U 23015AX 26201.02862889 -.00000060 00000+0 73509-5 0 9997
2 55494 43.0043 312.4472 0001723 282.9805 77.0854 15.27575349190833
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5344 satellite, also known as Starlink 5344, is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 2, 2023, from LC39A at Kennedy Space Center, Florida, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for data transmission along with an optical inter-satellite link and uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion. Power generation comes from solar arrays supported by onboard batteries. It was stabilized on February 2, 2023 at 09:02 UTC and has a box-shaped body with additional pan structures.
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 5-3-46
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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