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STARLINK-5151 (54066)
COSPAR: 2022-136R | Alt Name: Starlink 5151
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54066
International Designator
2022-136R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:57:06 GMT
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Inclination
53.18°
Right Ascension
109.75°
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Argument of Perigee
84.84°
Period
95.49 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5151
Alternative Name
Starlink 5151
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 54066U 22136R 26201.12299123 .00000008 00000+0 18858-4 0 9996
2 54066 53.1830 109.7542 0001530 84.8393 275.2773 15.08013236206836
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5151 satellite, also known as Starlink 5151, is owned by SPXS (SpaceX) and part of the Starlink Group 4-36-16 payload. It was launched on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 via a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite measures 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power supply and is propelled by Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as box plus pan configuration, and its mission focuses on communication purposes.
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 4-36-16
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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