STARLINK-5490 (57254)

COSPAR: 2023-094AN | Alt Name: Starlink 5490

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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

57254

International Designator

2023-094AN

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:33:59 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

353.68°

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Argument of Perigee

251.99°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5490

Alternative Name

Starlink 5490

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57254U 23094AN  26200.77360352 -.00000201  00000+0  22151-5 0  9993

2 57254  43.0031 353.6757 0001600 251.9922 108.0755 15.27575651167441

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5490 (OBJECT_ID: 2023-094AN) is a Starlink communication satellite launched by SpaceX on July 7, 2023, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kg at launch and 290 kg dry mass, equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries, featuring krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its shape is described as box with pan configuration.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 5-13-37

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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