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STARLINK-5084 (54851)
COSPAR: 2022-177AH | Alt Name: Starlink 5084
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54851
International Designator
2022-177AH
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:26:45 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
95.40°
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Argument of Perigee
278.21°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5084
Alternative Name
Starlink 5084
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 54851U 22177AH 26200.76857969 -.00000088 00000+0 63184-5 0 9992
2 54851 43.0050 95.3951 0001544 278.2106 81.8570 15.27577605197291
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5084 satellite, also known as Starlink 5084, is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft is designed for communication purposes and is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 5-1-32
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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