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STARLINK-5507 (55638)
COSPAR: 2023-021L | Alt Name: Starlink 5507
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55638
International Designator
2023-021L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:04:49 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
232.06°
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Argument of Perigee
267.11°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5507
Alternative Name
Starlink 5507
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55638U 23021L 26200.50335093 .00000282 00000+0 31444-4 0 9994
2 55638 69.9981 232.0626 0003851 267.1082 92.9636 14.98330925188045
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5507, also known as Starlink 5507, is a communication satellite launched on February 17, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters, featuring solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and is part of the Starlink Group 2-5-11 mission. Its purpose is to facilitate communication services.
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 2-5-11
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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