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STARLINK-5565 (55745)
COSPAR: 2023-028E | Alt Name: Starlink 5565
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55745
International Designator
2023-028E
Decay Date
2/28/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5565
Alternative Name
Starlink 5565
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STARLINK-5565, also known as Starlink 5565, is a communication satellite launched on March 3, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. STARLINK-5565 also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system, solar arrays, and batteries to provide power. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It is part of the Starlink Group 2-7-05 constellation owned by SpaceX and operates under the mission for communication purposes.
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 2-7-05
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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