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STARLINK-5717 (55618)
COSPAR: 2023-020BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5717
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55618
International Designator
2023-020BB
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:21:00 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
328.44°
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Argument of Perigee
268.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5717
Alternative Name
Starlink 5717
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 55618U 23020BB 26200.72291730 -.00000495 00000+0 -84812-5 0 9990
2 55618 43.0041 328.4432 0001317 268.2100 91.8600 15.27571108189230
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5717 is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on February 12, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Statio
n using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with an
overall span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with optical inter-satellite link equipment and uses Kryp
ton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms when dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Po
wer is provided by solar arrays and batteries. It operates as part of the Starlink Group 5-4-50 constellation, contribut
ing to SpaceX's broader communication mission 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.
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 5-4-50
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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