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STARLINK-5725 (55605)
COSPAR: 2023-020AN | Alt Name: Starlink 5725
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55605
International Designator
2023-020AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:54:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
328.85°
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Argument of Perigee
268.40°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5725
Alternative Name
Starlink 5725
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 55605U 23020AN 26200.66267818 .00000569 00000+0 30188-4 0 9995
2 55605 43.0038 328.8522 0001201 268.3964 91.6750 15.27580742189224
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5725 satellite, also known as Starlink 5725, is a communication satellite launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its deployed components. Weighing 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion systems. It was launched as part of the Starlink Group 5-4-37 mission to enhance global internet coverage.
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 5-4-37
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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