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STARLINK-5220 (54760)
COSPAR: 2022-175C | Alt Name: Starlink 5220
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
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NORAD ID
54760
International Designator
2022-175C
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:49:45 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
168.77°
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Argument of Perigee
70.04°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5220
Alternative Name
Starlink 5220
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 54760U 22175C 26201.28455321 -.00000197 00000+0 57433-5 0 9994
2 54760 53.1611 168.7730 0001391 70.0352 290.0790 15.08833694199939
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5220 satellite, also known as Starlink 5220, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its deployed solar arrays. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite's dry mass is 290 kg while its launch mass was 305 kg. The mission of STARLINK-5220 is to provide communication services as part of SpaceX’s Starlink 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
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Visual Magnitude
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Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-03
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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