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STARLINK-5192 (54074)
COSPAR: 2022-136Z | Alt Name: Starlink 5192
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54074
International Designator
2022-136Z
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:37:25 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
110.67°
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Argument of Perigee
87.85°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5192
Alternative Name
Starlink 5192
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 54074U 22136Z 26200.73432645 .00000123 00000+0 25822-4 0 9996
2 54074 53.1611 110.6748 0001408 87.8457 272.2696 15.08829282206780
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5192 satellite, also known as Starlink 5192, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, indicating it likely has deployable solar arrays or antennas. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link, STARLINK-5192 also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries to generate power. Its mission is primarily focused on providing global internet coverage as part of SpaceX’s Starlink Group 4 constellation series.
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
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-24
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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