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STARLINK-5259 (54209)
COSPAR: 2022-141BE | Alt Name: Starlink 5259
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54209
International Designator
2022-141BE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:02:34 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
109.33°
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Argument of Perigee
97.23°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5259
Alternative Name
Starlink 5259
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 54209U 22141BE 26201.04344925 .00000650 00000+0 58938-4 0 9999
2 54209 53.1608 109.3286 0001515 97.2267 262.8896 15.08827350206120
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5259 satellite, also known as Starlink 5259, is owned by SPXS and was launched on October 28, 2022, from the AFWTR (SLC4E) launch 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. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. It uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and krypton ion thrusters as motors for maneuvering in space. The satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan-like structure, and it operates within the Starlink Group 4-31-53 constellation for communication missions.
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 4-31-53
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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