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STARLINK-5417 (54805)
COSPAR: 2022-175AZ | Alt Name: Starlink 5417
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54805
International Designator
2022-175AZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:54:04 GMT
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Inclination
53.18°
Right Ascension
155.70°
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Argument of Perigee
86.44°
Period
95.49 min
Mean Motion
15.08 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5417
Alternative Name
Starlink 5417
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 54805U 22175AZ 26200.87088536 -.00000057 00000+0 14729-4 0 9993
2 54805 53.1840 155.7028 0001473 86.4447 273.6713 15.08017547200088
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5417 satellite, also known as Starlink 5417, is part of the Starlink constellation owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 17, 2022, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this communication satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, and its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. Its shape is described as box with panels extended, designed to provide global internet coverage as part of the Starlink Group 4-37-48 mission.
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 4-37-48
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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