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STARLINK-5017 (53915)
COSPAR: 2022-119AF | Alt Name: Starlink 5017
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53915
International Designator
2022-119AF
Epoch
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:03:51 GMT
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Inclination
53.20°
Right Ascension
199.06°
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Argument of Perigee
226.84°
Period
87.69 min
Mean Motion
16.42 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5017
Alternative Name
Starlink 5017
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 53915U 22119AF 26166.50267637 .05958936 12321-4 30400-3 0 9993
2 53915 53.2024 199.0642 0009176 226.8380 133.1903 16.42109353207096
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5017 satellite, also known as Starlink 5017, was launched on September 24, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a bus configuration and is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and its solar arrays span 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a total launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite's power system includes solar arrays and batteries, and its primary mission is to provide communication services.
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 4-35-30
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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