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STARLINK-5752 (55577)
COSPAR: 2023-020J | Alt Name: Starlink 5752
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55577
International Designator
2023-020J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:28:21 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
339.67°
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Argument of Perigee
263.25°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5752
Alternative Name
Starlink 5752
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 55577U 23020J 26200.72802786 .00000041 00000+0 11008-4 0 9994
2 55577 43.0040 339.6710 0001720 263.2540 96.8116 15.27572451189102
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Summary
The STARLINK-5752 satellite, also known as Starlink 5752, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 12, 2023, from LC40 at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this Starlink satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, while its power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-4-09
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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