STARLINK-5510 (55647)

COSPAR: 2023-021V | Alt Name: Starlink 5510

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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

55647

International Designator

2023-021V

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:47:12 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

211.05°

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Argument of Perigee

266.52°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5510

Alternative Name

Starlink 5510

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55647U 23021V   26200.86612024  .00000018  00000+0  93301-5 0  9993

2 55647  69.9988 211.0470 0003733 266.5154  93.5578 14.98330607188597

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Summary

The STARLINK-5510 satellite, also known as Starlink 5510, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on February 17, 2023, from the Vandenberg Space Force Base SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for high-speed communication, the satellite weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries, while it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission's primary purpose is to provide global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's broader effort in satellite-based communication networks.

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 2-5-20

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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