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STARLINK-5011 (53925)
COSPAR: 2022-119AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5011
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53925
International Designator
2022-119AR
Epoch
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 20:54:13 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
228.38°
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Argument of Perigee
89.19°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5011
Alternative Name
Starlink 5011
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 53925U 22119AR 26167.87098481 .00000944 00000-0 77414-4 0 9990
2 53925 53.1596 228.3845 0001067 89.1922 270.9192 15.08831990206802
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5011, also known as Starlink 5011, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on September 24, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The spacecraft is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-35-40 constellation.
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 4-35-40
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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