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STARLINK-5451 (54771)
COSPAR: 2022-175P | Alt Name: Starlink 5451
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54771
International Designator
2022-175P
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:36:54 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
162.28°
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Argument of Perigee
82.27°
Period
94.33 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5451
Alternative Name
Starlink 5451
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 54771U 22175P 26201.15062888 .00000456 00000+0 30267-4 0 9996
2 54771 53.1619 162.2835 0001422 82.2661 277.8500 15.26514196200014
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5451 satellite, also known as Starlink 5451, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 17, 2022 from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite weighs about 290 kg dry with a launch mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and optical inter-satellite links for communication, it is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to provide communication services, utilizing krypton ion thrusters for station-keeping maneuvers. The satellite's design includes a box-shaped body with extended panels and is owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS).
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 4-37-14
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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