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STARLINK-5217 (54098)
COSPAR: 2022-136AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 5217
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54098
International Designator
2022-136AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:40:14 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
101.39°
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Argument of Perigee
112.73°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5217
Alternative Name
Starlink 5217
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 54098U 22136AZ 26200.73628251 -.00000109 00000+0 11218-4 0 9991
2 54098 53.1618 101.3869 0001261 112.7316 247.3809 15.08834536206915
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5217, also known as Starlink 5217, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 20, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. At launch, the satellite weighed 305 kilograms and had a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters, and it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with panels and its primary purpose is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX’s Starlink Group 4-36-48 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-48
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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