STARLINK-5051 (53916)

COSPAR: 2022-119AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5051

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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

53916

International Designator

2022-119AG

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:13:39 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

54.80°

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Argument of Perigee

88.29°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5051

Alternative Name

Starlink 5051

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 53916U 22119AG  26201.00947927  .00000584  00000+0  30580-4 0  9994

2 53916  53.1606  54.7975 0001403  88.2887 271.8275 15.31704487212167

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Summary

The STARLINK-5051 satellite, also known as Starlink 5051, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 24, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries. Manufactured by SPXS in the United States, STARLINK-5051 serves a communication mission as part of the Starlink Group 4-35-31 payload group.

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 4-35-31

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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