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STARLINK-5548 (56334)
COSPAR: 2023-058T | Alt Name: Starlink 5548
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56334
International Designator
2023-058T
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:03:49 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
199.21°
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Argument of Perigee
89.66°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5548
Alternative Name
Starlink 5548
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 56334U 23058T 26200.75266161 .00001601 00000+0 11479-3 0 9995
2 56334 97.2824 199.2097 0001689 89.6562 270.4859 15.05658369178078
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5548 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-058T) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SPXS and owned by the same entity. Launched on April 27, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite weighs 300 kilograms at launch and reduces to 260 kilograms when dry. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is generated through solar arrays and batteries, while it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration.
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
260
Launch Mass
300
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-5-18
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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