STARLINK-5120 (53982)

COSPAR: 2022-125U | Alt Name: Starlink 5120

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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

53982

International Designator

2022-125U

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:44:39 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

339.39°

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Argument of Perigee

107.38°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5120

Alternative Name

Starlink 5120

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53982U 22125U   26201.11434579  .00001447  00000+0  10896-3 0  9996

2 53982  53.1606 339.3919 0001038 107.3798 252.7307 15.08839770209447

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Summary

The STARLINK-5120 satellite, also known as Starlink 5120, is a communications satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 5, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communications and an optical inter-satellite link system. Power generation relies on solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for its propulsion system and has a box-like shape with a pan configuration. It is part of the Starlink Group 4-29-19 mission, aiming to provide communication services.

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 4-29-19

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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