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STARLINK-5164 (54178)
COSPAR: 2022-141X | Alt Name: Starlink 5164
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54178
International Designator
2022-141X
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:29:10 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
129.69°
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Argument of Perigee
77.36°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5164
Alternative Name
Starlink 5164
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 54178U 22141X 26200.18693245 .00000272 00000+0 19195-4 0 9992
2 54178 53.1615 129.6902 0001381 77.3556 282.7601 15.34388798205765
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5164 satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 54178 and OBJECT ID 2022-141X, is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on October 28, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at the Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters, and carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Its dry mass is 290 kg, while the launch mass was 305 kg. The satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. It has a box shape with an additional pan structure, and it belongs to the Starlink Group 4-31-22 payload.
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 4-31-22
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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