STARLINK-5290 (54157)

COSPAR: 2022-141A | Alt Name: Starlink 5290

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 28, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54157

International Designator

2022-141A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:26:10 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

140.67°

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Argument of Perigee

84.69°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5290

Alternative Name

Starlink 5290

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54157U 22141A   26200.80984328  .00000000  00000+0  18075-4 0  9998

2 54157  53.1614 140.6670 0001365  84.6892 275.4255 15.08830304205661

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Summary

The STARLINK-5290 satellite, also known as Starlink 5290, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 28, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite's mission is communication purposes, and it was manufactured by SPXS.

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 4-31-01

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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