STARLINK-5150 (57144)

COSPAR: 2023-090AV | Alt Name: Starlink 5150

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 23, 2023

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57144

International Designator

2023-090AV

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:46:30 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

238.75°

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Argument of Perigee

292.66°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5150

Alternative Name

Starlink 5150

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57144U 23090AV  26200.49063060 -.00001885  00000+0 -58971-4 0  9990

2 57144  43.0048 238.7450 0001987 292.6624  67.4018 15.27579570170515

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5150 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-090AV) is a Starlink communications satellite manufactured by SPXS and launched on June 23, 2023, from the AFETR launch site using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is 290 kilograms with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. It operates within the Starlink Group 5-12-44 constellation under the ownership of SPXS.

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

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 5-12-44

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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