STARLINK-5535 (56356)

COSPAR: 2023-058AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5535

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 27, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56356

International Designator

2023-058AR

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:50:44 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

199.34°

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Argument of Perigee

103.95°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5535

Alternative Name

Starlink 5535

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56356U 23058AR  26200.99357010 -.00000536  00000+0 -33214-4 0  9999

2 56356  97.2834 199.3446 0001713 103.9496 256.1922 15.05660071178105

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Summary

The Starlink-5535 satellite, also known as 2023-058AR and designated under NORAD CAT ID 56356, was launched on April 27, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation designed for communication purposes and owned by SpaceX. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and its solar arrays span up to 9 meters. Its dry mass is approximately 260 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 300 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems along with optical inter-satellite links for communication and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is supplied through solar arrays and batteries, and it serves as part of the Starlink Group 3-5-40 mission constellation.

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

260

Launch Mass

300

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 3-5-40

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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