STARLINK-5228 (54180)

COSPAR: 2022-141Z | Alt Name: Starlink 5228

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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

54180

International Designator

2022-141Z

Epoch

Mon, 04 May 2026 03:55:12 GMT

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Inclination

53.20°

Right Ascension

88.46°

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Argument of Perigee

269.33°

Period

87.66 min

Mean Motion

16.43 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5228

Alternative Name

Starlink 5228

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54180U 22141Z   26124.16333888  .08249203  12420-4  40239-3 0  9995

2 54180  53.2026  88.4600 0006555 269.3321  90.6978 16.42647362194601

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Summary

The Starlink-5228 satellite, also known as Starlink 5228, was launched on October 28, 2022, from AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms and its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it also utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power. This communication satellite serves the Starlink Group 4-31-24 mission and is owned by SpaceX (SPXS), designed to enhance global communication capabilities.

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 4-31-24

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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