STARLINK-5538 (56357)

COSPAR: 2023-058AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5538

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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

56357

International Designator

2023-058AS

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:02:55 GMT

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Inclination

97.28°

Right Ascension

199.39°

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Argument of Perigee

87.27°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5538

Alternative Name

Starlink 5538

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 56357U 23058AS  26200.96036457  .00000375  00000+0  29873-4 0  9991

2 56357  97.2835 199.3917 0001909  87.2707 272.8739 15.05655871178109

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Summary

The satellite identified by NORAD catalog ID 56357 and OBJECT_ID 2023-058AS is a Starlink satellite named STARLINK-5538, also known as Starlink 5538. It was launched on April 27, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 260 kg, and it had a launch mass of 300 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It is part of the Starlink Group 3-5-41 constellation and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The mission purpose is communication, 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

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 3-5-41

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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