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STARLINK-5116 (54014)
COSPAR: 2022-125BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5116
DECAYED
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54014
International Designator
2022-125BC
Decay Date
5/25/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5116
Alternative Name
Starlink 5116
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The STARLINK-5116 satellite, also known as Starlink 5116, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 5, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans about 9 meters. The satellite weighs around 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. It also features Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and relies on solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite's operational status was stabilized on October 6, 2022.
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 4-29-51
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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