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STARLINK-5204 (54101)
COSPAR: 2022-136BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5204
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54101
International Designator
2022-136BC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
82.59°
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Argument of Perigee
77.75°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5204
Alternative Name
Starlink 5204
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 54101U 22136BC 26200.83335647 -.00024233 00000+0 -77112-3 0 9990
2 54101 53.1604 82.5942 0001332 77.7513 45.4187 15.31720858 5836
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Summary
The STARLINK-5204 satellite, also known as Starlink 5204, is owned and operated by SPXS (SpaceX) for communication purposes. 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 has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite is propelled by krypton ion thrusters and has a box plus pan shape. Its mission is part of the Starlink Group 4-36-51 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 4-36-51
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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