STARLINK-5131 (53996)

COSPAR: 2022-125AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 5131

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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

53996

International Designator

2022-125AJ

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:56:33 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

340.47°

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Argument of Perigee

89.15°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5131

Alternative Name

Starlink 5131

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53996U 22125AJ  26200.83094823  .00000209  00000+0  31218-4 0  9990

2 53996  53.1610 340.4673 0001274  89.1535 270.9602 15.08834653209417

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Summary

STARLINK-5131 is a Starlink satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 53996 and OBJECT ID 2022-125AJ, launched on October 5, 2022, from the AFWTR launch site using SLC4E as the launch pad with a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and is part of the Starlink Group 4-29-33 communication mission. It measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 290 kg with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. STARLINK-5131 is propelled by krypton ion thrusters and has a shape described as box plus pan configuration.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-29-33

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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