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STARLINK-5484 (55628)
COSPAR: 2023-021A | Alt Name: Starlink 5484
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55628
International Designator
2023-021A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:59:25 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
231.46°
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Argument of Perigee
267.27°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5484
Alternative Name
Starlink 5484
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55628U 23021A 26200.79126176 -.00000234 00000+0 -11813-4 0 9991
2 55628 69.9986 231.4625 0003505 267.2692 92.8066 14.98331282188082
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5484, also known as Starlink 5484, is a communication satellite launched on February 17, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Its payload includes a Ku/Ka-band communication system along with an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It is equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). The mission objective is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 2-5-01 constellation.
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 2-5-01
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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