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STARLINK-5035 (53897)
COSPAR: 2022-119M | Alt Name: Starlink 5035
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53897
International Designator
2022-119M
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.22°
Right Ascension
58.28°
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Argument of Perigee
89.00°
Period
90.48 min
Mean Motion
15.92 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5035
Alternative Name
Starlink 5035
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 53897U 22119M 26200.83335647 -.00604012 12377-3 -18108-2 0 9994
2 53897 53.2152 58.2800 0000870 88.9978 250.8713 15.91540831 5962
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5035 is a Starlink satellite launched on September 24, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The shape of the spacecraft is described as box-shaped with a panel configuration. It operates under the ownership of SpaceX (SPXS) and is part of the Starlink Group 4-35-12 payload mission.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-35-12
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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