STARLINK-5049 (57246)

COSPAR: 2023-094AE | Alt Name: Starlink 5049

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 7, 2023

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57246

International Designator

2023-094AE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:13:37 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

353.57°

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Argument of Perigee

264.74°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5049

Alternative Name

Starlink 5049

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 57246U 23094AE  26200.75946519  .00000146  00000+0  14847-4 0  9996

2 57246  43.0047 353.5746 0001669 264.7440  95.3221 15.27577846167442

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Summary

The STARLINK-5049 satellite, also known as Starlink 5049, was launched on July 7, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-13-29 and measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. It is configured with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment and an optical inter-satellite link, along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission and purpose are focused on communication services, operated by SpaceX (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 5-13-29

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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