STARLINK-5210 (54082)

COSPAR: 2022-136AH | Alt Name: Starlink 5210

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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

54082

International Designator

2022-136AH

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:17:36 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

101.30°

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Argument of Perigee

98.15°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5210

Alternative Name

Starlink 5210

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54082U 22136AH  26200.72056611  .00002277  00000+0  16102-3 0  9991

2 54082  53.1606 101.3037 0001536  98.1472 261.9694 15.08853731206919

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-5210, also known as Starlink 5210, was launched on October 20, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and operated by SPXS (SpaceX). The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite link capabilities. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor and solar arrays along with batteries to provide power.

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 4-36-32

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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