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STARLINK-5188 (54096)
COSPAR: 2022-136AX | Alt Name: Starlink 5188
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54096
International Designator
2022-136AX
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:59:58 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
100.78°
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Argument of Perigee
90.85°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5188
Alternative Name
Starlink 5188
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 54096U 22136AX 26200.74998699 -.00000039 00000+0 15671-4 0 9995
2 54096 53.1606 100.7777 0001336 90.8540 269.2604 15.08829091206926
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Summary
The STARLINK-5188 satellite, also known as Starlink 5188, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX). Launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station LC40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication and an optical inter-satellite link system. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while it uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-36-46 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
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-46
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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