STARLINK-5081 (55759)

COSPAR: 2023-028U | Alt Name: Starlink 5081

DECAYED

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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

55759

International Designator

2023-028U

Decay Date

3/15/2025

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5081

Alternative Name

Starlink 5081

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STARLINK-5081 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on March 3, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box structure with a panel.

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 2-7-19

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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