STARLINK-5544 (55757)

COSPAR: 2023-028S | Alt Name: Starlink 5544

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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

55757

International Designator

2023-028S

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:41:28 GMT

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Inclination

70.00°

Right Ascension

272.09°

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Argument of Perigee

265.09°

Period

96.11 min

Mean Motion

14.98 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5544

Alternative Name

Starlink 5544

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 55757U 23028S   26200.48713060 -.00000508  00000+0 -34782-4 0  9995

2 55757  69.9987 272.0858 0003584 265.0885  94.9865 14.98324507185788

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Summary

STARLINK-5544 is a Starlink satellite launched on March 3, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC4E) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is communication as part of the Starlink Group 2-7-17 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

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Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 2-7-17

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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