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STARLINK-5446 (54789)
COSPAR: 2022-175AH | Alt Name: Starlink 5446
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54789
International Designator
2022-175AH
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:49:52 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
139.10°
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Argument of Perigee
79.63°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5446
Alternative Name
Starlink 5446
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 54789U 22175AH 26201.11796882 -.00006424 00000+0 -38566-3 0 9991
2 54789 53.1601 139.0996 0001412 79.6251 280.4900 15.08859724200336
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5446 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 17, 2022, from Kennedy Space Center's LC39A pad using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms and it was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power generation comes from solar arrays complemented by batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box + pan, and it operates under the ownership of SpaceX for communication purposes within the Starlink Group 4-37-32 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 4-37-32
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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