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STARLINK-5366 (55499)
COSPAR: 2023-015BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5366
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 2, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55499
International Designator
2023-015BC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:04:11 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
314.05°
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Argument of Perigee
273.79°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5366
Alternative Name
Starlink 5366
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 55499U 23015BC 26200.66958193 .00000605 00000+0 31519-4 0 9993
2 55499 43.0022 314.0481 0001322 273.7904 86.2796 15.27588963191537
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5366 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on February 2, 2023, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion comes from krypton ion thrusters. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and has been operational since its stable date on February 2, 2023 at 09:02:21 UTC.
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 5-3-51
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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