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STARLINK-5233 (54160)
COSPAR: 2022-141D | Alt Name: Starlink 5233
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54160
International Designator
2022-141D
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
92.56°
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Argument of Perigee
76.48°
Period
94.18 min
Mean Motion
15.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5233
Alternative Name
Starlink 5233
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54160U 22141D 26201.25004630 .00045346 00000+0 15894-2 0 9997
2 54160 53.1602 92.5639 0001484 76.4766 60.6383 15.29042565 5743
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5233 satellite, designated 2022-141D under NORAD tracking, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by the same entity. Launched on October 28, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters when fully deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The payload includes a Ku/Ka-band communication system and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Starlink-5233 utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion as part of its mission to provide communication services.
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 4-31-04
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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