STARLINK-5104 (55646)

COSPAR: 2023-021U | Alt Name: Starlink 5104

DECAYED

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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

55646

International Designator

2023-021U

Decay Date

4/20/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5104

Alternative Name

Starlink 5104

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-5104 is a communication satellite launched on February 17, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the Starlink constellation and was manufactured by SpaceX. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and has a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it weighs 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-5104 uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It serves a communication mission and is owned by 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 2-5-19

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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