Starlink Satellite Count Hits 10,191, X Report 14 Apr 2026
Starlink satellite count April 2026: 10,191 working of 10,209 in orbit. SpaceX flew its 1,000th Starlink of 2026 on April 14, adding 29 more sats.
STARLINK-5601 (55744)
COSPAR: 2023-028D | Alt Name: Starlink 5601
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55744
International Designator
2023-028D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:53:38 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
272.38°
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Argument of Perigee
269.27°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5601
Alternative Name
Starlink 5601
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 55744U 23028D 26200.45392229 .00000208 00000+0 25218-4 0 9997
2 55744 69.9993 272.3751 0003452 269.2682 90.8082 14.98330784185770
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5601 satellite, also known as Starlink 5601, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 3, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and its total launch mass was 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication purposes and includes an optical inter-satellite link. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while propulsion is provided by Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape consists of a box with additional panels.
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 2-7-04
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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