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STARLINK-5450 (54778)
COSPAR: 2022-175W | Alt Name: Starlink 5450
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54778
International Designator
2022-175W
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:57:26 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
151.43°
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Argument of Perigee
78.09°
Period
93.85 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5450
Alternative Name
Starlink 5450
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 54778U 22175W 26201.12322308 .00000860 00000+0 36592-4 0 9992
2 54778 53.1624 151.4333 0001404 78.0927 282.0233 15.34389142200165
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5450 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation, identified by NORAD catalog ID 54778 and object ID 2022-175W. Launched on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A (LC39A) at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. The dry mass is 290 kg, and it was launched at a mass of 305 kg. Equipped with krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, the satellite's power system includes solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to provide communication services as part of Starlink Group 4-37-21. The shape of the spacecraft can be described as box-shaped with a pan configuration.
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 4-37-21
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
Map
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