STARLINK-5129 (54004)

COSPAR: 2022-125AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5129

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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

54004

International Designator

2022-125AS

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:24:34 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

340.97°

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Argument of Perigee

88.95°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5129

Alternative Name

Starlink 5129

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54004U 22125AS  26200.68373406 -.00000163  00000+0  78243-5 0  9991

2 54004  53.1609 340.9724 0001328  88.9455 271.1689 15.08828892209399

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Summary

The STARLINK-5129 satellite, also known as Starlink 5129, is a communication satellite owned and manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 5, 2022, from AFWTR's SLC4E launch pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Its dry mass is 290 kg with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite utilizes Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has a shape described as "Box + pan". It is part of the Starlink Group 4-29-41 mission.

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 4-29-41

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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