STARLINK-5177 (54090)

COSPAR: 2022-136AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5177

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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

54090

International Designator

2022-136AR

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 02:22:03 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

103.83°

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Argument of Perigee

98.41°

Period

95.44 min

Mean Motion

15.09 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5177

Alternative Name

Starlink 5177

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54090U 22136AR  26200.09864628 -.00000017  00000+0  17019-4 0  9995

2 54090  53.1619 103.8250 0001627  98.4068 261.7108 15.08839344206823

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Summary

The STARLINK-5177 satellite, also known as Starlink 5177, is a communication satellite owned and manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX). It was launched on October 20, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. 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 kg, with a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Its shape can be described as a box with panels, and it belongs to the Starlink Group 4-36-40 payload.

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

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Starlink Group 4-36-40

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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