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STARLINK-5195 (54051)
COSPAR: 2022-136A | Alt Name: Starlink 5195
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54051
International Designator
2022-136A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:06:41 GMT
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Inclination
53.18°
Right Ascension
111.72°
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Argument of Perigee
88.21°
Period
95.49 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5195
Alternative Name
Starlink 5195
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 54051U 22136A 26200.75464788 .00002466 00000+0 17667-3 0 9995
2 54051 53.1844 111.7187 0001283 88.2100 271.9038 15.08036347206770
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5195 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation launched by SpaceX on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication, optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters as its motor system, the satellite relies on solar arrays and batteries for power supply. The spacecraft's shape is described as a box with a pan configuration and it was manufactured by SpaceX to support 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.
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 4-36-01
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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