STARLINK-5282 (54169)

COSPAR: 2022-141N | Alt Name: Starlink 5282

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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

54169

International Designator

2022-141N

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:27:44 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

125.92°

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Argument of Perigee

83.34°

Period

93.79 min

Mean Motion

15.35 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5282

Alternative Name

Starlink 5282

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54169U 22141N   26201.06093645 -.00001613  00000+0 -35353-4 0  9994

2 54169  53.1629 125.9204 0001376  83.3426 276.7734 15.35382773205893

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Summary

STARLINK-5282, also known as Starlink 5282, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 28, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg, it is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. It also features Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape consists of a box with panels, and it serves the mission of providing 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.

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 4-31-13

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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