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STARLINK-5198 (54099)
COSPAR: 2022-136BA | Alt Name: Starlink 5198
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54099
International Designator
2022-136BA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:09:40 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
103.32°
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Argument of Perigee
94.78°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5198
Alternative Name
Starlink 5198
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54099U 22136BA 26200.13171471 -.00000097 00000+0 11988-4 0 9993
2 54099 53.1603 103.3222 0001662 94.7821 265.3360 15.08834535206832
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5198 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation, operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it weighs approximately 305 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links for data transmission. It measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters, shaped as a box with additional panels. STARLINK-5198 utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation and is equipped with krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering.
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 4-36-49
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
Map
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