STARLINK-5512 (57256)

COSPAR: 2023-094AQ | Alt Name: Starlink 5512

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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

57256

International Designator

2023-094AQ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:05:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

353.85°

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Argument of Perigee

266.69°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5512

Alternative Name

Starlink 5512

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 57256U 23094AQ  26200.79544727 -.00000271  00000+0 -32003-6 0  9993

2 57256  43.0045 353.8517 0001340 266.6857  93.3841 15.27577266167441

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5512, also known as Starlink 5512, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite's propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, while its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. The configuration details like ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control System) are not provided in the 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.

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 5-13-39

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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