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STARLINK-5468 (54777)
COSPAR: 2022-175V | Alt Name: Starlink 5468
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54777
International Designator
2022-175V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
167.93°
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Argument of Perigee
123.54°
Period
94.38 min
Mean Motion
15.26 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5468
Alternative Name
Starlink 5468
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 54777U 22175V 26201.25004630 .00048925 00000+0 18895-2 0 9998
2 54777 53.1612 167.9271 0000407 123.5422 205.0041 15.25810054 5753
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5468 satellite, also known as Starlink 5468, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, while its launch mass was 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, STARLINK-5468 uses krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays paired with batteries for power generation. The satellite's mission is to support communication services as part of the Starlink Group 4-37-20 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 4-37-20
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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