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STARLINK-5448 (54770)
COSPAR: 2022-175N | Alt Name: Starlink 5448
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54770
International Designator
2022-175N
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:20:49 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
150.71°
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Argument of Perigee
62.36°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5448
Alternative Name
Starlink 5448
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 54770U 22175N 26200.88946170 -.00000223 00000+0 45245-5 0 9995
2 54770 53.1625 150.7067 0001316 62.3605 297.7532 15.34397246200153
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5448, also known as Starlink 5448, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, solar arrays for power generation, and batteries. It also features krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. The purpose of STARLINK-5448 is to support SpaceX's Starlink Group 4-37-13 constellation mission aimed at providing global communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-13
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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