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STARLINK-5022 (53903)
COSPAR: 2022-119T | Alt Name: Starlink 5022
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53903
International Designator
2022-119T
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
88.53°
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Argument of Perigee
54.07°
Period
95.25 min
Mean Motion
15.12 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5022
Alternative Name
Starlink 5022
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 53903U 22119T 26201.25004630 .00025468 00000+0 14882-2 0 9995
2 53903 53.1591 88.5337 0002854 54.0658 160.2649 15.11758994 5640
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5022 satellite, also known as Starlink 5022, is owned by SPXS and was launched on September 24, 2022, from Launch Pad LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket. It belongs to the Starlink constellation with the OBJECT_ID of 2022-119T and has a configuration suited for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-5022 uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration and is designed to operate in the communication domain as part of the Starlink Group 4-35-18 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-35-18
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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