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STARLINK-5431 (54792)
COSPAR: 2022-175AL | Alt Name: Starlink 5431
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54792
International Designator
2022-175AL
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
167.71°
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Argument of Perigee
67.60°
Period
94.32 min
Mean Motion
15.27 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5431
Alternative Name
Starlink 5431
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 54792U 22175AL 26201.25004630 .00046801 00000+0 17609-2 0 9998
2 54792 53.1597 167.7055 0001355 67.5952 15.3604 15.26697712 5705
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Summary
The STARLINK-5431 satellite, also known as Starlink 5431, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans about 9 meters when fully deployed. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is powered by solar arrays along with batteries. Its dry mass weighs around 290 kilograms while having a launch mass of approximately 305 kilograms. Equipped with Krypton ion thrusters, the satellite serves as part of the Starlink Group 4-37-35 constellation, dedicated to providing global 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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-35
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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