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STARLINK-5262 (54207)
COSPAR: 2022-141BC | Alt Name: Starlink 5262
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NORAD ID
54207
International Designator
2022-141BC
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:55:55 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
119.30°
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Argument of Perigee
80.90°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5262
Alternative Name
Starlink 5262
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 54207U 22141BC 26201.03883411 .00000736 00000+0 64332-4 0 9994
2 54207 53.1601 119.2981 0001150 80.8971 279.2150 15.08837929205989
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5262 satellite, also known as Starlink 5262, is part of the Starlink constellation and was launched on October 28, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters with its solar arrays. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link, Starlink-5262 relies on krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power supply. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-31-51 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 4-31-51
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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