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STARLINK-5525 (57218)
COSPAR: 2023-094A | Alt Name: Starlink 5525
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NORAD ID
57218
International Designator
2023-094A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:58:49 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
4.80°
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Argument of Perigee
261.95°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5525
Alternative Name
Starlink 5525
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57218U 23094A 26200.74917963 -.00000090 00000+0 62442-5 0 9999
2 57218 43.0015 4.8033 0001117 261.9537 98.1188 15.27576014167310
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5525 satellite, also known as Starlink 5525, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. It features Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Its shape consists of a box with a pan design, designed primarily for communication missions within the Starlink Group 5-13-01 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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-13-01
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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