Space Brief 2 Sep 2025
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STARLINK-5519 (57223)
COSPAR: 2023-094F | Alt Name: Starlink 5519
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NORAD ID
57223
International Designator
2023-094F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:21:09 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
7.78°
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Argument of Perigee
273.26°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5519
Alternative Name
Starlink 5519
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57223U 23094F 26200.80636256 .00000549 00000+0 29482-4 0 9999
2 57223 43.0031 7.7845 0001507 273.2640 86.8040 15.27577229167287
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5519 is a communication satellite launched on July 7, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it is part of the Starlink Group 5-13-06 constellation. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), STARLINK-5519's primary mission is to provide communication services from 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.
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
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Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-13-06
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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