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STARLINK-5088 (54000)
COSPAR: 2022-125AN | Alt Name: Starlink 5088
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54000
International Designator
2022-125AN
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:35:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
325.42°
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Argument of Perigee
77.83°
Period
94.33 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5088
Alternative Name
Starlink 5088
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 54000U 22125AN 26201.60793831 .00000977 00000+0 49957-4 0 9999
2 54000 53.1622 325.4187 0001229 77.8301 282.2836 15.26515505209692
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5088 satellite, also known as Starlink 5088, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 5, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the spacecraft has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries. For propulsion, it uses Krypton ion thrusters. Starlink-5088 is part of the Starlink Group 4-29-37 constellation and serves as a communication satellite in SpaceX's broader network aimed at providing global internet coverage.
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 4-29-37
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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