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STARLINK-5184 (54087)
COSPAR: 2022-136AN | Alt Name: Starlink 5184
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54087
International Designator
2022-136AN
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:11:03 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
98.91°
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Argument of Perigee
81.67°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5184
Alternative Name
Starlink 5184
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 54087U 22136AN 26201.13268220 -.00002070 00000+0 -11195-3 0 9993
2 54087 53.1611 98.9106 0001632 81.6663 278.4513 15.08843724206985
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Summary
STARLINK-5184, also known as Starlink 5184, is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 20, 2022. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and deployed from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters when fully extended. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links, STARLINK-5184 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-36-37 constellation.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-37
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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