Space Brief 7 Nov 2024
Today's Space Brief covers major upcoming launches from SpaceX, US military missile tests, and developments in Virgin Galactic's fleet expansion. Stay informed on key satellite events and launch updates.
Launch Date
October 20, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
54102
International Designator
2022-136BD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:31:48 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
100.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
104.04°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
STARLINK-5179
Alternative Name
Starlink 5179
Type
Status
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
1 54102U 22136BD 26200.77209366 .00000890 00000+0 74015-4 0 9993
2 54102 53.1606 100.9053 0001403 104.0416 256.0731 15.08819456206927
Source: Celestrak
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
Payload
Starlink Group 4-36-52
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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