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STARLINK-5458 (54764)
COSPAR: 2022-175G | Alt Name: Starlink 5458
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54764
International Designator
2022-175G
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
167.98°
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Argument of Perigee
119.51°
Period
94.30 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5458
Alternative Name
Starlink 5458
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 54764U 22175G 26201.25004630 .00049950 00000+0 18542-2 0 9992
2 54764 53.1614 167.9813 0001262 119.5083 184.9408 15.27113649 5740
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5458 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation launched by SpaceX on December 17, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A launch pad using a Falcon 9 rocket. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, featuring solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched at a mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link, it also features Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The satellite's purpose is to provide communication services and enhance the Starlink Group 4-37-07 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-07
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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