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STARLINK-5734 (55612)
COSPAR: 2023-020AV | Alt Name: Starlink 5734
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55612
International Designator
2023-020AV
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:55:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
330.97°
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Argument of Perigee
270.99°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5734
Alternative Name
Starlink 5734
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 55612U 23020AV 26200.37171233 .00000837 00000+0 39952-4 0 9992
2 55612 43.0027 330.9652 0001766 270.9906 89.0743 15.27578651189172
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Summary
STARLINK-5734 is a communication satellite under the Starlink program, owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg, while its launch mass was 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The design of STARLINK-5734 consists of a box-shaped body with panels, and it was successfully stabilized shortly after launch on February 12, 2023.
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
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-4-44
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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