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STARLINK-5483 (55643)
COSPAR: 2023-021R | Alt Name: Starlink 5483
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55643
International Designator
2023-021R
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:52:25 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
212.41°
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Argument of Perigee
277.20°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5483
Alternative Name
Starlink 5483
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 55643U 23021R 26200.45307750 .00000445 00000+0 45068-4 0 9991
2 55643 69.9988 212.4117 0003632 277.2041 82.8705 14.98333698188527
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5483 satellite, also known as Starlink 5483, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on February 17, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 290 kilograms dry with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication systems, Starlink-5483 is designed for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite's power comes from solar arrays and batteries, and it has a box-shaped body with a pan 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 2-5-16
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
Map
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