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STARLINK-5053 (53913)
COSPAR: 2022-119AD | Alt Name: Starlink 5053
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53913
International Designator
2022-119AD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:53:56 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
80.61°
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Argument of Perigee
95.28°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5053
Alternative Name
Starlink 5053
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 53913U 22119AD 26200.82912830 -.00000156 00000+0 83321-5 0 9993
2 53913 53.1611 80.6143 0001739 95.2775 264.8415 15.08830606211772
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5053 is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on September 24, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms when dry. The equipment on board includes Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is supplied by solar arrays and batteries, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's shape consists of a box with a pan configuration and operates within the Starlink Group 4-35-28 constellation 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 4-35-28
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
Map
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