STARLINK-5094 (53977)

COSPAR: 2022-125P | Alt Name: Starlink 5094

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53977

International Designator

2022-125P

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

344.53°

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Argument of Perigee

29.35°

Period

94.29 min

Mean Motion

15.27 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5094

Alternative Name

Starlink 5094

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53977U 22125P   26200.83335647  .00089821  00000+0  33012-2 0  9990

2 53977  53.1610 344.5297 0000824  29.3451  96.3998 15.27163122  5730

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Summary

The STARLINK-5094 satellite, also known as Starlink 5094, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 5, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base (AFWTR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The mission objective is communication purposes. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and its shape is described as box plus pan configuration.

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 4-29-14

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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