STARLINK-5065 (55641)

COSPAR: 2023-021P | Alt Name: Starlink 5065

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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

55641

International Designator

2023-021P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:04:15 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

212.55°

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Argument of Perigee

266.91°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5065

Alternative Name

Starlink 5065

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55641U 23021P   26200.37795549  .00000207  00000+0  25117-4 0  9996

2 55641  69.9989 212.5530 0004088 266.9072  93.1619 14.98330357188518

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Summary

The Starlink-5065 satellite, also known as Starlink 5065, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on February 17, 2023, from the SLC4E launch pad at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 rocket, it measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries.

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

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Visual Magnitude

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-5-14

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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