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STARLINK-5357 (57141)
COSPAR: 2023-090AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5357
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57141
International Designator
2023-090AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:42:48 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
238.73°
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Argument of Perigee
280.61°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5357
Alternative Name
Starlink 5357
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 57141U 23090AS 26200.48806227 -.00000398 00000+0 -49442-5 0 9998
2 57141 43.0031 238.7255 0001099 280.6086 79.4641 15.27575851170513
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5357 satellite, also known as Starlink 5357, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on June 23, 2023, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating the deployment of solar arrays or other extendable structures. At launch, it weighed 305 kilograms, including its dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for data transmission, STARLINK-5357 uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite is powered by solar arrays complemented with batteries, adhering to SpaceX's standard design for Starlink constellation satellites aimed at providing global broadband internet coverage.
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 5-12-41
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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