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STARLINK-5086 (54856)
COSPAR: 2022-177AN | Alt Name: Starlink 5086
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54856
International Designator
2022-177AN
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:23:10 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
94.89°
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Argument of Perigee
257.50°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5086
Alternative Name
Starlink 5086
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 54856U 22177AN 26200.93276300 -.00000238 00000+0 86317-6 0 9991
2 54856 43.0012 94.8934 0000950 257.5035 102.5711 15.27576310197313
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5086 satellite, also known as Starlink 5086 and part of the Starlink Group 5-1-37 payload, was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when fully extended. The satellite carries a dry mass of 290 kilograms and has a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it is designed for communication purposes. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters, and its power supply comes from solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan design. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) and operates under the ownership of the same company.
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 5-1-37
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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