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STARLINK-5153 (54088)
COSPAR: 2022-136AP | Alt Name: Starlink 5153
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54088
International Designator
2022-136AP
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:03:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
99.77°
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Argument of Perigee
93.44°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5153
Alternative Name
Starlink 5153
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54088U 22136AP 26201.04442280 .00001293 00000+0 99339-4 0 9995
2 54088 53.1600 99.7692 0001407 93.4397 266.6756 15.08835221206967
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Summary
The Starlink-5153 satellite, also known as Starlink 5153 and designated by NORAD as CAT ID 54088, is a communication satellite launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a dry mass of 290 kg and dimensions measuring 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, it is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The spacecraft has a box-like shape augmented by panels, and its primary mission involves providing communication services from low Earth orbit.
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 4-36-38
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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