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STARLINK-5554 (56338)
COSPAR: 2023-058X | Alt Name: Starlink 5554
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56338
International Designator
2023-058X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:22:00 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
198.03°
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Argument of Perigee
92.49°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5554
Alternative Name
Starlink 5554
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 56338U 23058X 26200.72361605 -.00000185 00000+0 -89304-5 0 9997
2 56338 97.2838 198.0306 0002173 92.4899 267.6578 15.05653270177993
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5554 is a Starlink satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on April 27, 2023, from the Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 300 kilograms at launch and 260 kilograms after depleting its propellant, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is designed for communication purposes as part of the Starlink Group 3-5-22 constellation mission.
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 3-5-22
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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