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STARLINK-5118 (53991)
COSPAR: 2022-125AD | Alt Name: Starlink 5118
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53991
International Designator
2022-125AD
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
328.21°
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Argument of Perigee
14.26°
Period
94.77 min
Mean Motion
15.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5118
Alternative Name
Starlink 5118
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 53991U 22125AD 26201.25004630 .00082977 00000+0 38385-2 0 9991
2 53991 53.1591 328.2062 0000986 14.2597 281.1987 15.19436983 5850
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5118 satellite, also known as Starlink 5118, 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. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It was successfully stabilized on October 6, 2022, shortly after launch. The primary mission of STARLINK-5118 is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-29-28 constellation.
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 4-29-28
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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