STARLINK-5485 (57261)

COSPAR: 2023-094AV | Alt Name: Starlink 5485

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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

57261

International Designator

2023-094AV

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:36:40 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

4.45°

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Argument of Perigee

267.51°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5485

Alternative Name

Starlink 5485

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57261U 23094AV  26200.81713478  .00000090  00000+0  12806-4 0  9997

2 57261  43.0028   4.4474 0001163 267.5072  92.5647 15.27575926167324

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Summary

The STARLINK-5485 satellite, also known as Starlink 5485, is owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 7, 2023, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from SLC4E. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its components are extended. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms and it had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, the satellite also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays with batteries to generate power. The configuration is described as "Box + pan," though other details like its lifetime and RCS (Reactive Control System) are not specified.

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 5-13-44

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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