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STARLINK-5336 (57138)
COSPAR: 2023-090AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5336
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57138
International Designator
2023-090AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:21:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
239.17°
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Argument of Perigee
304.43°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5336
Alternative Name
Starlink 5336
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 57138U 23090AP 26200.43169270 -.00002876 00000+0 -95052-4 0 9999
2 57138 43.0050 239.1678 0002680 304.4279 55.6319 15.27560606170509
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5336 satellite (NORAD ID: 57138) was launched on June 23, 2023, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR), specifically Launch Pad LC40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has an operational span of 9 meters. At launch, it had a mass of 305 kilograms, reducing to 290 kilograms post-launch when dry. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite also features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape is described as box-like with a pan configuration. The Starlink-5336 is part of the larger Starlink Group 5-12-38 constellation aiming to enhance communication capabilities globally.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-12-38
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
Map
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