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STARLINK-5514 (57248)
COSPAR: 2023-094AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5514
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57248
International Designator
2023-094AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:30:17 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
353.66°
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Argument of Perigee
265.90°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5514
Alternative Name
Starlink 5514
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57248U 23094AG 26200.77103509 -.00000051 00000+0 76715-5 0 9993
2 57248 43.0032 353.6566 0001458 265.8985 94.1700 15.27574026167447
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5514 satellite, also known as Starlink 5514, is a communication spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 7, 2023, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using the 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 it likely has deployable solar arrays or antennas. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-5514 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with a pan configuration, but specific details on its mission duration or major events are not provided in the given data.
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 5-13-31
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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