STARLINK-5487 (55652)

COSPAR: 2023-021AA | Alt Name: Starlink 5487

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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

55652

International Designator

2023-021AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:52:18 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

212.27°

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Argument of Perigee

269.87°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5487

Alternative Name

Starlink 5487

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55652U 23021AA  26200.41132308  .00000019  00000+0  94306-5 0  9999

2 55652  69.9993 212.2692 0003730 269.8692  90.2039 14.98331440188523

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Summary

STARLINK-5487 is a Starlink satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on February 17, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries to generate power. The purpose of this satellite is communication as part of the Starlink Group 2-5-25 constellation, aiming to provide internet services globally.

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 2-5-25

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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