STARLINK-5090 (56137)

COSPAR: 2023-046AX | Alt Name: Starlink 5090

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 29, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56137

International Designator

2023-046AX

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:01:55 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

120.15°

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Argument of Perigee

271.15°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5090

Alternative Name

Starlink 5090

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56137U 23046AX  26200.91800102  .00000002  00000+0  95957-5 0  9999

2 56137  43.0052 120.1524 0001285 271.1522  88.9182 15.27579099182426

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Summary

STARLINK-5090 is a communication satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 56137 and OBJECT ID 2023-046AX, part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as box-shaped with panels, designed for communication purposes.

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 5-10-45

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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