STARLINK-5335 (56508)

COSPAR: 2023-065F | Alt Name: Starlink 5335

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

56508

International Designator

2023-065F

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:26:03 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

193.95°

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Argument of Perigee

268.41°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5335

Alternative Name

Starlink 5335

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 56508U 23065F   26199.39309088 -.00000158  00000+0  37820-5 0  9996

2 56508  43.0018 193.9542 0001691 268.4082  91.6576 15.27586448176594

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Summary

The STARLINK-5335 satellite, also known as Starlink 5335, was launched on May 14, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and has a box-like shape with a pan configuration. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it was launched at a mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, while its power comes from solar arrays and batteries. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-9-06 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

290

Launch Mass

305

Shape

Box + pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-9-06

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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