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STARLINK-5211 (54086)
COSPAR: 2022-136AM | Alt Name: Starlink 5211
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54086
International Designator
2022-136AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:11:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
85.68°
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Argument of Perigee
92.68°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5211
Alternative Name
Starlink 5211
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 54086U 22136AM 26200.84156213 -.00000728 00000+0 -27658-4 0 9997
2 54086 53.1607 85.6785 0001325 92.6819 267.4324 15.08830115207146
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5211 is a communication satellite, part of the Starlink Group 4-36-36, manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and owned by SPXS as well. Launched on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters when fully extended. The satellite weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload equipment for communication purposes and an optical inter-satellite link. For propulsion, it uses Krypton ion thrusters, while its power comes from solar arrays supported by batteries. The satellite’s structure consists of a box-like body with panels, designed to provide communication services as part of SpaceX's constellation mission.
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 4-36-36
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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