STARLINK-5012 (53918)

COSPAR: 2022-119AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 5012

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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

53918

International Designator

2022-119AJ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:43:19 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

80.57°

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Argument of Perigee

88.85°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5012

Alternative Name

Starlink 5012

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 53918U 22119AJ  26200.82175590 -.00000202  00000+0  54341-5 0  9994

2 53918  53.1605  80.5708 0001446  88.8525 271.2632 15.08835125211776

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Summary

The STARLINK-5012 satellite, also known as Starlink 5012, was launched on September 24, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station's Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes. The satellite has dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and has a box plus pan shape.

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 4-35-33

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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