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STARLINK-5031 (53889)
COSPAR: 2022-119D | Alt Name: Starlink 5031
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53889
International Designator
2022-119D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:49:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
93.98°
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Argument of Perigee
88.74°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5031
Alternative Name
Starlink 5031
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 53889U 22119D 26200.11796775 .00001424 00000+0 10749-3 0 9995
2 53889 53.1612 93.9773 0001573 88.7425 271.3747 15.08852581211526
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5031, also known as Starlink 5031, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on September 24, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters with its deployed components. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power system consists of solar arrays and batteries.
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 4-35-04
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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