STARLINK-5057 (53908)

COSPAR: 2022-119Y | Alt Name: Starlink 5057

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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

53908

International Designator

2022-119Y

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

77.63°

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Argument of Perigee

82.87°

Period

94.16 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5057

Alternative Name

Starlink 5057

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53908U 22119Y   26201.25004630 -.00021785  00000+0 -74445-3 0  9992

2 53908  53.1602  77.6260 0001310  82.8655 254.5626 15.29371410  5751

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5057, also known as Starlink 5057 and part of the Starlink Group 4-35-23 payload, was launched on September 24, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates for communication purposes. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a shape described as "Box + pan."

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 4-35-23

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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