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STARLINK-5181 (54070)
COSPAR: 2022-136V | Alt Name: Starlink 5181
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54070
International Designator
2022-136V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
108.13°
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Argument of Perigee
68.64°
Period
94.88 min
Mean Motion
15.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5181
Alternative Name
Starlink 5181
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 54070U 22136V 26201.25004630 .00064511 00000+0 31531-2 0 9992
2 54070 53.1593 108.1259 0001314 68.6383 335.8222 15.17653515 5798
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5181 satellite, also known as Starlink 5181, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully extended. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system utilizes Krypton ion thrusters, while its power comes from solar arrays and batteries. The manufacturer of this satellite is SpaceX (SPXS), which also owns it as part of the Starlink Group 4-36-20 mission.
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 4-36-20
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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