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STARLINK-5426 (54802)
COSPAR: 2022-175AW | Alt Name: Starlink 5426
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54802
International Designator
2022-175AW
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:08:31 GMT
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Inclination
53.18°
Right Ascension
114.66°
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Argument of Perigee
87.61°
Period
95.49 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5426
Alternative Name
Starlink 5426
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 54802U 22175AW 26201.04759023 -.00000366 00000+0 -51617-5 0 9998
2 54802 53.1838 114.6574 0001679 87.6130 272.5054 15.08016761200670
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5426 satellite, also known as Starlink 5426, is part of the Starlink constellation operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite weighs 305 kg at launch and 290 kg dry mass. Its propulsion system includes krypton ion thrusters for orbit adjustment.
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 4-37-45
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
Map
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