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STARLINK-5349 (56512)
COSPAR: 2023-065K | Alt Name: Starlink 5349
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56512
International Designator
2023-065K
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:09:29 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
188.46°
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Argument of Perigee
269.05°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5349
Alternative Name
Starlink 5349
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 56512U 23065K 26200.38159587 -.00000118 00000+0 52363-5 0 9995
2 56512 43.0019 188.4645 0001303 269.0499 91.0203 15.27574256176744
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5349, also known as Starlink 5349, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on May 14, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 (LC40) at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 290 kilograms after deployment. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-5349 is powered by solar arrays and batteries, and it utilizes Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration, designed primarily for communication purposes.
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 5-9-10
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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