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STARLINK-5214 (54762)
COSPAR: 2022-175E | Alt Name: Starlink 5214
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54762
International Designator
2022-175E
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:35:14 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
164.52°
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Argument of Perigee
91.76°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5214
Alternative Name
Starlink 5214
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 54762U 22175E 26201.27447596 .00000934 00000+0 41862-4 0 9996
2 54762 53.1602 164.5211 0001403 91.7612 268.3550 15.31698763199992
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite identified by NORAD CAT ID 54762 and OBJECT ID 2022-175E is a communication satellite manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and launched on December 17, 2022, from LC39A at the AFSFL site 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. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries, while its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," and it operates in a constellation known as Starlink Group 4-37-05 under the ownership of SpaceX.
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 4-37-05
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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