STARLINK-5175 (54079)

COSPAR: 2022-136AE | Alt Name: Starlink 5175

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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

54079

International Designator

2022-136AE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:44:29 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

100.14°

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Argument of Perigee

86.02°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5175

Alternative Name

Starlink 5175

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54079U 22136AE  26200.98923449  .00000107  00000+0  24849-4 0  9995

2 54079  53.1602 100.1379 0001360  86.0214 274.0933 15.08834961206951

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Summary

STARLINK-5175 is a communication satellite under the Starlink constellation, operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on October 20, 2022, from Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and is equipped with optical inter-satellite links along with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The satellite weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch, including dry mass of around 290 kilograms. Its power supply consists of solar arrays and batteries.

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

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-36-29

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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