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STARLINK-5518 (56469)
COSPAR: 2023-064X | Alt Name: Starlink 5518
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NORAD ID
56469
International Designator
2023-064X
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Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:15 GMT
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Inclination
70.00°
Right Ascension
151.38°
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Argument of Perigee
265.80°
Period
96.11 min
Mean Motion
14.98 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5518
Alternative Name
Starlink 5518
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 56469U 23064X 26200.86962417 .00000327 00000+0 35221-4 0 9996
2 56469 70.0001 151.3810 0003204 265.7989 94.2804 14.98328449175534
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5518 satellite, also known as Starlink 5518, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on May 10, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, utilizing solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. This spacecraft is part of the Starlink Group 2-9-22 constellation and its mission involves 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 2-9-22
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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