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STARLINK-5174 (54067)
COSPAR: 2022-136S | Alt Name: Starlink 5174
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54067
International Designator
2022-136S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
109.87°
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Argument of Perigee
37.23°
Period
94.74 min
Mean Motion
15.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5174
Alternative Name
Starlink 5174
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 54067U 22136S 26200.83335647 .00018706 00000+0 87137-3 0 9995
2 54067 53.1612 109.8691 0001940 37.2261 329.2408 15.19957057 5586
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5174 satellite, also known as Starlink 5174 and part of the Starlink Group 4-36-17 payload, is owned by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad 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. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, and it was launched at a mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and has Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The purpose of this communication satellite is to enhance global internet connectivity.
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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-17
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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