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STARLINK-5465 (54775)
COSPAR: 2022-175T | Alt Name: Starlink 5465
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54775
International Designator
2022-175T
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
168.19°
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Argument of Perigee
87.40°
Period
94.57 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5465
Alternative Name
Starlink 5465
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 54775U 22175T 26201.25004630 .00044165 00000+0 18784-2 0 9995
2 54775 53.1594 168.1854 0002332 87.4040 108.8265 15.22612889 5743
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5465 satellite, also known as Starlink 5465, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 17, 2022, from LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes, along with optical inter-satellite link technology. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. The shape of the satellite is described as "Box + pan," indicating a combination of box-shaped components and flat panels.
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 4-37-18
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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