STARLINK-5509 (57263)

COSPAR: 2023-094AX | Alt Name: Starlink 5509

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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

57263

International Designator

2023-094AX

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:31:07 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

4.42°

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Argument of Perigee

256.79°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5509

Alternative Name

Starlink 5509

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 57263U 23094AX  26200.81328301 -.00000349  00000+0 -31542-5 0  9994

2 57263  43.0025   4.4223 0001117 256.7903 103.2824 15.27583872167323

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Summary

STARLINK-5509 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 7, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has an object ID of 2023-094AX and a NORAD catalog ID of 57263. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when deployed. It weighs approximately 290 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power. The satellite's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration. It operates in space for communication purposes under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS).

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 5-13-46

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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