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STARLINK-5352 (56426)
COSPAR: 2023-061BE | Alt Name: Starlink 5352
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56426
International Designator
2023-061BE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:17:20 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
153.29°
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Argument of Perigee
267.62°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5352
Alternative Name
Starlink 5352
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 56426U 23061BE 26200.88703734 .00000555 00000+0 29685-4 0 9993
2 56426 43.0020 153.2938 0001180 267.6161 92.4555 15.27578734177176
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5352 satellite, also known as Starlink 5352, is a communication spacecraft manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on May 4, 2023. It was deployed from the Air Force Eastern Test Range at Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-6-53 constellation dedicated to providing communication services.
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
290
Launch Mass
305
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-6-53
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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