STARLINK-5098 (54013)

COSPAR: 2022-125BB | Alt Name: Starlink 5098

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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

54013

International Designator

2022-125BB

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

328.89°

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Argument of Perigee

62.09°

Period

94.16 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5098

Alternative Name

Starlink 5098

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54013U 22125BB  26200.83335647  .00047443  00000+0  16471-2 0  9996

2 54013  53.1597 328.8940 0001078  62.0902  51.9521 15.29333092  5784

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Summary

The STARLINK-5098 satellite, also known as Starlink 5098, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 5, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg with an initial launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays combined with batteries for power supply. Manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), the satellite is owned by the same entity and operates in a box plus pan configuration for its 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 4-29-50

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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