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STARLINK-5532 (55760)
COSPAR: 2023-028V | Alt Name: Starlink 5532
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NORAD ID
55760
International Designator
2023-028V
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:17:39 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
271.66°
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Argument of Perigee
268.11°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5532
Alternative Name
Starlink 5532
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 55760U 23028V 26200.59559919 .00000055 00000+0 12447-4 0 9991
2 55760 69.9990 271.6631 0003598 268.1105 91.9642 14.98330061185809
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5532 is a Starlink satellite launched on March 3, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters with its solar arrays. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation. Operated by SpaceX (SPXS), its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 2-7-20 constellation. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with panels, designed for efficient deployment in low Earth orbit.
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 2-7-20
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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