STARLINK-5100 (55495)

COSPAR: 2023-015AY | Alt Name: Starlink 5100

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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

55495

International Designator

2023-015AY

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:25:02 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

298.19°

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Argument of Perigee

276.25°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5100

Alternative Name

Starlink 5100

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55495U 23015AY  26200.30905705 -.00000105  00000+0  57091-5 0  9991

2 55495  43.0034 298.1915 0001249 276.2509  83.8200 15.27576232190939

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Summary

The STARLINK-5100 satellite, also known as Starlink 5100, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on February 2, 2023, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, including its solar arrays. It weighs approximately 290 kg dry and had an initial mass of 305 kg at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links, it also features Krypton ion thrusters as motors for maneuvering. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries. The satellite is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 5-3-47 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 5-3-47

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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