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STARLINK-5178 (54083)
COSPAR: 2022-136AJ | Alt Name: Starlink 5178
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54083
International Designator
2022-136AJ
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:58:39 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
99.75°
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Argument of Perigee
92.41°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5178
Alternative Name
Starlink 5178
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54083U 22136AJ 26201.04073784 .00000427 00000+0 44936-4 0 9990
2 54083 53.1603 99.7470 0001520 92.4108 267.7058 15.08832699206967
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5178 satellite (NORAD_CAT_ID: 54083) is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. With a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, it is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite's power generation comes from solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses Krypton ion thrusters. The shape of the spacecraft is described as "Box + 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.
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 4-36-33
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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