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STARLINK-5026 (57260)
COSPAR: 2023-094AU | Alt Name: Starlink 5026
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57260
International Designator
2023-094AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:47 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
353.75°
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Argument of Perigee
265.44°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5026
Alternative Name
Starlink 5026
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 57260U 23094AU 26200.78388227 -.00000217 00000+0 16387-5 0 9993
2 57260 43.0034 353.7507 0001116 265.4399 94.6325 15.27573325168085
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5026 satellite, also known as Starlink 5026, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on July 7, 2023, from the Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms when dry and 305 kilograms at launch. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is part of the Starlink Group 5-13-43 constellation and has a box shape with panels.
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 5-13-43
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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