STARLINK-5273 (54162)

COSPAR: 2022-141F | Alt Name: Starlink 5273

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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

54162

International Designator

2022-141F

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:35:24 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

140.70°

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Argument of Perigee

75.54°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5273

Alternative Name

Starlink 5273

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54162U 22141F   26200.81625471  .00000030  00000+0  19980-4 0  9995

2 54162  53.1607 140.7036 0001623  75.5379 284.5793 15.08839722205663

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Summary

STARLINK-5273 is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation, launched by SpaceX on October 28, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication systems, the satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering in orbit. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, and it operates under SpaceX ownership for communication purposes within its mission framework.

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 4-31-06

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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