STARLINK-5106 (54823)

COSPAR: 2022-177D | Alt Name: Starlink 5106

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 28, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54823

International Designator

2022-177D

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:05:40 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

113.36°

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Argument of Perigee

166.93°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5106

Alternative Name

Starlink 5106

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54823U 22177D   26200.17061062 -.00000153  00000+0  39441-5 0  9999

2 54823  43.0032 113.3606 0000794 166.9349 193.1523 15.27575661197033

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Summary

The STARLINK-5106 satellite, also known as Starlink 5106, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's LC40 pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, including propellant, and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and features optical inter-satellite links. Its propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters. STARLINK-5106 is powered by solar arrays and batteries and has a box-shaped structure with additional panels.

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 5-1-04

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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