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STARLINK-5329 (56513)
COSPAR: 2023-065L | Alt Name: Starlink 5329
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56513
International Designator
2023-065L
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:29:50 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
188.58°
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Argument of Perigee
271.52°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5329
Alternative Name
Starlink 5329
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 56513U 23065L 26200.39572778 .00000143 00000+0 14711-4 0 9999
2 56513 43.0007 188.5752 0000997 271.5241 88.5497 15.27575364176740
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5329, also known as Starlink 5329, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on May 14, 2023, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink Group 5-9-11 constellation. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters for orbital maneuvers. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan design, and it was placed into stable orbit on May 14, 2023, at approximately 6:08 UTC.
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 5-9-11
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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