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STARLINK-5454 (54774)
COSPAR: 2022-175S | Alt Name: Starlink 5454
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54774
International Designator
2022-175S
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:54:22 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
152.71°
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Argument of Perigee
112.40°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5454
Alternative Name
Starlink 5454
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 54774U 22175S 26200.87109255 .00001716 00000+0 61896-4 0 9999
2 54774 53.1618 152.7061 0000802 112.3980 247.7108 15.34401368200128
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5454 satellite, also known as Starlink 5454, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 17, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center LC39A using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link system. The spacecraft utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation and employs krypton ion thrusters as its motor propulsion system. Its primary mission is to provide communication services, forming part of the Starlink Group 4-37-17 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 4-37-17
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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