STARLINK-5130 (53997)

COSPAR: 2022-125AK | Alt Name: Starlink 5130

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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

53997

International Designator

2022-125AK

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

327.06°

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Argument of Perigee

93.41°

Period

93.83 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5130

Alternative Name

Starlink 5130

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53997U 22125AK  26201.25004630  .00092324  00000+0  26880-2 0  9991

2 53997  53.1605 327.0607 0001419  93.4087 102.8416 15.34658924  5741

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Summary

The STARLINK-5130 satellite, also known as Starlink 5130, was launched on October 5, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and has an object ID of 2022-125AK with a NORAD catalog ID of 53997. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Its mission is to provide communication services using a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for data transmission. The satellite is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power generation, and it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and is owned by the same entity.

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 4-29-34

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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