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STARLINK-5557 (55770)
COSPAR: 2023-028AF | Alt Name: Starlink 5557
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
55770
International Designator
2023-028AF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:35:07 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
252.19°
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Argument of Perigee
260.85°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5557
Alternative Name
Starlink 5557
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 55770U 23028AF 26200.48272778 -.00000006 00000+0 73388-5 0 9994
2 55770 69.9984 252.1905 0003458 260.8500 99.2268 14.98328011186273
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5557 satellite, also known as Starlink 5557, is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on March 3, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and its solar arrays span up to 9 meters. It was designed for communication purposes with a dry mass of 290 kg and launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite also includes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation.
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 2-7-30
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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