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STARLINK-5148 (53978)
COSPAR: 2022-125Q | Alt Name: Starlink 5148
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53978
International Designator
2022-125Q
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:30:42 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
344.31°
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Argument of Perigee
91.26°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5148
Alternative Name
Starlink 5148
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 53978U 22125Q 26201.10465884 .00000219 00000+0 31876-4 0 9991
2 53978 53.1602 344.3123 0001386 91.2639 268.8511 15.08831998209384
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5148 (2022-125Q) is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 5, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg while its launch mass was 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communications, it uses Krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and serves a communication mission under SpaceX ownership.
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 4-29-15
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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