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STARLINK-5221 (54091)
COSPAR: 2022-136AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5221
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54091
International Designator
2022-136AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:11:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
101.86°
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Argument of Perigee
88.42°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5221
Alternative Name
Starlink 5221
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 54091U 22136AS 26200.46660008 -.00000648 00000+0 -22651-4 0 9992
2 54091 53.1608 101.8603 0001359 88.4247 271.6901 15.08830620206887
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5221 satellite, also known as Starlink 5221, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link communication systems, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The mission's purpose is communication, utilizing Krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS), the satellite was launched under the Starlink Group 4-36-41 payload and operates in a box plus panel configuration.
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 4-36-41
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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