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STARLINK-5453 (54773)
COSPAR: 2022-175R | Alt Name: Starlink 5453
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54773
International Designator
2022-175R
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
168.24°
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Argument of Perigee
82.18°
Period
94.60 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5453
Alternative Name
Starlink 5453
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 54773U 22175R 26201.25004630 .00041874 00000+0 18006-2 0 9994
2 54773 53.1593 168.2404 0002503 82.1836 84.2178 15.22265004 5740
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Summary
STARLINK-5453 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on December 17, 2022, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a length of 0.2 meters and spans 9 meters with a diameter of 2.8 meters. The satellite weighs 290 kilograms dry and had a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The mission purpose is communication, and it was manufactured by SpaceX.
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 4-37-16
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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