STARLINK-5375 (56140)

COSPAR: 2023-046BA | Alt Name: Starlink 5375

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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

56140

International Designator

2023-046BA

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:34:21 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

119.30°

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Argument of Perigee

282.94°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5375

Alternative Name

Starlink 5375

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56140U 23046BA  26201.14885602 -.00001076  00000+0 -29614-4 0  9997

2 56140  43.0023 119.3000 0000752 282.9402  77.1365 15.27564678182455

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5375, also known as Starlink 5375, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation launched on March 29, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Propulsion is achieved through krypton ion thrusters, and it was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).

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 5-10-48

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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