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STARLINK-5365 (55498)
COSPAR: 2023-015BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5365
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55498
International Designator
2023-015BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:10:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
314.39°
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Argument of Perigee
275.50°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5365
Alternative Name
Starlink 5365
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55498U 23015BB 26200.71583118 -.00000044 00000+0 79330-5 0 9991
2 55498 43.0051 314.3916 0002021 275.4999 84.5622 15.27577298190788
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5365 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-015BB) is a Starlink spacecraft launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating solar arrays or similar structures. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the spacecraft uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It features solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's purpose is to support global communication as part of the Starlink Group 5-3-50 constellation managed by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 5-3-50
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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