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STARLINK-5147 (53985)
COSPAR: 2022-125X | Alt Name: Starlink 5147
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53985
International Designator
2022-125X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:14:14 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
340.99°
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Argument of Perigee
88.38°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5147
Alternative Name
Starlink 5147
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 53985U 22125X 26200.80155499 -.00000169 00000+0 74605-5 0 9996
2 53985 53.1618 340.9939 0001186 88.3808 271.7319 15.08833645209402
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5147 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-125X) is a Starlink communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX and owned by the same entity. It was launched on October 5, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite 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 total launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. Power generation is provided by solar arrays and batteries on board, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The satellite reached stable orbit on October 6, 2022.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-29-22
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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