STARLINK-5617 (55753)

COSPAR: 2023-028N | Alt Name: Starlink 5617

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 3, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55753

International Designator

2023-028N

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:47:42 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

272.10°

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Argument of Perigee

267.02°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5617

Alternative Name

Starlink 5617

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55753U 23028N   26200.49146470  .00000142  00000+0  19723-4 0  9997

2 55753  69.9985 272.1015 0003044 267.0210  93.0601 14.98329962185781

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Summary

STARLINK-5617, also known as Starlink 5617, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on March 3, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries for power supply. The satellite is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates under the Starlink Group 2-7-13 mission, contributing to global internet coverage as part of the larger Starlink constellation.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-7-13

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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