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STARLINK-5515 (56884)
COSPAR: 2023-083J | Alt Name: Starlink 5515
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56884
International Designator
2023-083J
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:10:10 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
59.68°
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Argument of Perigee
260.92°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5515
Alternative Name
Starlink 5515
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 56884U 23083J 26200.63206490 -.00000001 00000+0 94985-5 0 9998
2 56884 43.0029 59.6791 0001157 260.9204 99.1517 15.27575670171810
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5515 satellite, also known as Starlink 5515, is an American communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on June 12, 2023, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40 (LC40), using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has an operational span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg, and its total launch mass was 305 kg. It features Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and a box plus pan shape design, this satellite continues SpaceX's mission to enhance global internet connectivity through its Starlink 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.
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 5-11-09
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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