STARLINK-5212 (54075)

COSPAR: 2022-136AA | Alt Name: Starlink 5212

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 20, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54075

International Designator

2022-136AA

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:33:54 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

101.03°

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Argument of Perigee

85.22°

Period

94.01 min

Mean Motion

15.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5212

Alternative Name

Starlink 5212

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54075U 22136AA  26200.77354617  .00000023  00000+0  12513-4 0  9995

2 54075  53.1611 101.0320 0001316  85.2191 274.8960 15.31699430206920

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5212 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-136AA) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on October 20, 2022, from LC40 at the AFETR launch site using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 290 kilograms while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power generation. Manufactured by SPXS, this satellite operates within the Starlink Group 4-36-25 constellation and is owned by SPXS. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with an attached pan.

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

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 4-36-25

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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