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STARLINK-5169 (54060)
COSPAR: 2022-136K | Alt Name: Starlink 5169
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54060
International Designator
2022-136K
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:33:02 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
79.23°
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Argument of Perigee
85.70°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5169
Alternative Name
Starlink 5169
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 54060U 22136K 26201.06460684 .00000252 00000+0 33913-4 0 9995
2 54060 53.1604 79.2334 0001403 85.6962 274.4190 15.08833583207255
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5169 satellite, also known as Starlink 5169, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 20, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor. The purpose of this satellite is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-36-10 mission constellation.
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
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-10
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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