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STARLINK-5476 (57258)
COSPAR: 2023-094AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5476
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57258
International Designator
2023-094AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:19:14 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
353.36°
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Argument of Perigee
272.08°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5476
Alternative Name
Starlink 5476
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 57258U 23094AS 26200.84670073 -.00000644 00000+0 -13898-4 0 9998
2 57258 43.0029 353.3627 0001290 272.0770 87.9934 15.27573415167456
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5476 satellite, also known as Starlink 5476, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 7, 2023, from the AFWTR SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. This satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are fully extended. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite’s design includes a box shape with a pan configuration and is part of the Starlink Group 5-13-41 mission to enhance communication services globally.
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 5-13-41
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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