STARLINK-5200 (54103)

COSPAR: 2022-136BE | Alt Name: Starlink 5200

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 20, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54103

International Designator

2022-136BE

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT

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Inclination

53.16°

Right Ascension

79.58°

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Argument of Perigee

117.03°

Period

94.19 min

Mean Motion

15.29 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5200

Alternative Name

Starlink 5200

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54103U 22136BE  26200.83335647  .00048624  00000+0  17146-2 0  9990

2 54103  53.1611  79.5778 0002552 117.0297  70.5943 15.28812222  5844

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Summary

STARLINK-5200, also known as Starlink 5200, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on October 20, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans up to 9 meters with its deployed components. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. STARLINK-5200 is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and has been operational since its stable date on October 20, 2022.

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

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 4-36-53

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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