STARLINK-5097 (53995)

COSPAR: 2022-125AH | Alt Name: Starlink 5097

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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

53995

International Designator

2022-125AH

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:34:02 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

339.35°

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Argument of Perigee

97.03°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5097

Alternative Name

Starlink 5097

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53995U 22125AH  26201.10697066  .00000641  00000+0  58346-4 0  9999

2 53995  53.1623 339.3497 0001064  97.0268 263.0844 15.08843512209447

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Summary

STARLINK-5097 is a Starlink satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 5, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at AFWTR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is communication as part of the Starlink Group 4-29-32 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.

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 4-29-32

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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