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STARLINK-5449 (54780)
COSPAR: 2022-175Y | Alt Name: Starlink 5449
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54780
International Designator
2022-175Y
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:32:24 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
155.36°
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Argument of Perigee
72.23°
Period
93.79 min
Mean Motion
15.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5449
Alternative Name
Starlink 5449
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 54780U 22175Y 26200.27250291 .00001398 00000+0 50974-4 0 9998
2 54780 53.1629 155.3616 0001379 72.2283 287.8871 15.35404627200036
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5449 satellite, also known as Starlink 5449, is part of the Starlink constellation owned by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 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 for communication purposes, it utilizes solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The satellite employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box plus pan shape. Its mission is focused on communication services.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-23
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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