STARLINK-5029 (53887)

COSPAR: 2022-119B | Alt Name: Starlink 5029

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 24, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53887

International Designator

2022-119B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:49:13 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

90.39°

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Argument of Perigee

105.76°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5029

Alternative Name

Starlink 5029

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53887U 22119B   26200.90918632 -.00003670  00000+0 -21261-3 0  9996

2 53887  53.1613  90.3879 0001295 105.7566 254.3568 15.08834084211643

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Summary

STARLINK-5029, also known as Starlink 5029, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on September 24, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kg, with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power supply along with Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's design consists of a box plus panel configuration.

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 4-35-02

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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