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STARLINK-5303 (55630)
COSPAR: 2023-021C | Alt Name: Starlink 5303
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55630
International Designator
2023-021C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:53:24 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
231.45°
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Argument of Perigee
269.46°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5303
Alternative Name
Starlink 5303
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 55630U 23021C 26200.78708867 -.00000159 00000+0 -55445-5 0 9992
2 55630 69.9986 231.4473 0003527 269.4579 90.6176 14.98330774188081
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5303 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 17, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with an overall span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite link technology, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a panel configuration.
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 2-5-03
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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