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STARLINK-5435 (54797)
COSPAR: 2022-175AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5435
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54797
International Designator
2022-175AR
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:00:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
168.33°
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Argument of Perigee
57.87°
Period
94.73 min
Mean Motion
15.20 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5435
Alternative Name
Starlink 5435
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 54797U 22175AR 26201.25004630 .00039989 00000+0 18365-2 0 9992
2 54797 53.1591 168.3329 0002571 57.8650 59.0698 15.20033090 5742
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5435 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink constellation launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters, which likely refers to its solar panel deployment. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch and utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. Its primary mission is to contribute to the Starlink Group 4-37-40, enhancing global internet connectivity as part of SpaceX's broader constellation network.
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 4-37-40
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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