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STARLINK-5240 (54187)
COSPAR: 2022-141AG | Alt Name: Starlink 5240
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54187
International Designator
2022-141AG
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:47:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
129.80°
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Argument of Perigee
93.96°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5240
Alternative Name
Starlink 5240
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 54187U 22141AG 26200.19994361 .00000151 00000+0 15242-4 0 9991
2 54187 53.1622 129.7954 0001472 93.9585 266.1586 15.35402006205766
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5240 satellite, also known as Starlink 5240, is a communication satellite owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on October 28, 2022, from Vandenberg Space Force Base's SLC-4E pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch, with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The satellite is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters and has a box-shaped body with a pan configuration.
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 4-31-31
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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