STARLINK-5037 (53896)

COSPAR: 2022-119L | Alt Name: Starlink 5037

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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

53896

International Designator

2022-119L

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:22:51 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

89.63°

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Argument of Perigee

92.21°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5037

Alternative Name

Starlink 5037

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53896U 22119L   26201.01587223  .00000190  00000+0  30018-4 0  9990

2 53896  53.1603  89.6311 0001499  92.2072 267.9091 15.08834136211663

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Summary

STARLINK-5037 is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation launched by SpaceX on September 24, 2022. Launched from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and uses solar arrays and batteries for power, while its propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters. The structure resembles a box with panels. Owned and operated by SpaceX, STARLINK-5037's primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-35-11 payload.

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 4-35-11

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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