X Report 14 Sep 2025
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STARLINK-5050 (53890)
COSPAR: 2022-119E | Alt Name: Starlink 5050
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53890
International Designator
2022-119E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
53.14°
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Argument of Perigee
128.99°
Period
94.71 min
Mean Motion
15.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5050
Alternative Name
Starlink 5050
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 53890U 22119E 26201.25004630 .00004165 00000+0 20293-3 0 9995
2 53890 53.1591 53.1436 0000721 128.9941 315.0749 15.20470147 5743
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5050 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, launched by SpaceX on September 24, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass of the satellite is 290 kilograms, and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Its power source includes solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with an attached panel. It operates for communication purposes under the ownership of SpaceX.
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 4-35-05
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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