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STARLINK-5119 (53986)
COSPAR: 2022-125Y | Alt Name: Starlink 5119
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53986
International Designator
2022-125Y
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:43:22 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
322.65°
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Argument of Perigee
81.27°
Period
94.16 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5119
Alternative Name
Starlink 5119
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 53986U 22125Y 26201.61344943 .00000402 00000+0 26247-4 0 9998
2 53986 53.1589 322.6474 0001063 81.2671 278.8450 15.29358223209721
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5119 satellite, also known as Starlink 5119, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 5, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs around 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms without fuel. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, it is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, and it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with an additional pan component.
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 4-29-23
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
Map
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