STARLINK-5508 (55639)

COSPAR: 2023-021M | Alt Name: Starlink 5508

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 17, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55639

International Designator

2023-021M

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:04:34 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

212.30°

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Argument of Perigee

265.03°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5508

Alternative Name

Starlink 5508

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55639U 23021M   26200.41984231  .00000307  00000+0  33558-4 0  9995

2 55639  69.9992 212.2998 0004340 265.0325  95.0339 14.98322394188529

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-5508 (also known as Starlink 5508) is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on February 17, 2023, from AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from SLC4E. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration and is owned by SPXS (SpaceX).

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

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 2-5-12

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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