STARLINK-5117 (54172)

COSPAR: 2022-141R | Alt Name: Starlink 5117

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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

54172

International Designator

2022-141R

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:19:15 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

129.67°

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Argument of Perigee

89.70°

Period

93.90 min

Mean Motion

15.34 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5117

Alternative Name

Starlink 5117

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 54172U 22141R   26200.18004580  .00000291  00000+0  20202-4 0  9996
2 54172  53.1609 129.6699 0001966  89.6977 270.4250 15.33547554205767

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Summary
The STARLINK-5117 satellite, also known as Starlink 5117, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's (SPXS) Starlink constellation. It was launched on October 28, 2022, from the AFWTR launch site using a Falcon 9 rocket from SLC4E launch pad. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters and a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. It also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply.

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 4-31-16

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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