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STARLINK-5439 (54783)
COSPAR: 2022-175AB | Alt Name: Starlink 5439
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54783
International Designator
2022-175AB
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:22:00 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
150.13°
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Argument of Perigee
82.85°
Period
94.01 min
Mean Motion
15.32 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5439
Alternative Name
Starlink 5439
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 54783U 22175AB 26201.14028219 .00000880 00000+0 40100-4 0 9996
2 54783 53.1621 150.1349 0001159 82.8505 277.2628 15.31706682200188
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-5439 (also known as Starlink 5439) is a Starlink communications satellite owned by SpaceX and was launched on December 17, 2022. It was deployed from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with an initial launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes along with an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and has a box-like shape with solar 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 4-37-26
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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