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STARLINK-5166 (54085)
COSPAR: 2022-136AL | Alt Name: Starlink 5166
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54085
International Designator
2022-136AL
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:54:44 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
99.73°
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Argument of Perigee
109.95°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5166
Alternative Name
Starlink 5166
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 54085U 22136AL 26201.03801882 -.00000770 00000+0 -30259-4 0 9995
2 54085 53.1604 99.7307 0002022 109.9485 250.1725 15.08837884206967
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite STARLINK-5166 (OBJECT_ID: 2022-136AL) is a Starlink communication satellite launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, it has a span of 9 meters, indicating likely solar panel deployment. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kg, with a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. For maneuvering, it uses Krypton ion thrusters. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite's shape resembles a box with a pan configuration, designed to serve as part of SpaceX’s Starlink constellation dedicated to providing global internet coverage.
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 4-36-35
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
Map
Next Pass
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