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STARLINK-5412 (54806)
COSPAR: 2022-175BA | Alt Name: Starlink 5412
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54806
International Designator
2022-175BA
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:11:57 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
151.70°
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Argument of Perigee
89.72°
Period
93.90 min
Mean Motion
15.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5412
Alternative Name
Starlink 5412
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 54806U 22175BA 26200.59163983 .00001733 00000+0 64034-4 0 9998
2 54806 53.1620 151.6974 0001124 89.7185 270.3946 15.33540995200110
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5412 is a communication satellite belonging to the Starlink group, identified by NORAD as CAT_ID 54806 and OBJECT_ID 2022-175BA. Launched on December 17, 2022, from LC39A at Cape Canaveral using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite weighs 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, powered by solar arrays and batteries, and uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. Manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS) in the United States, it operates in a box plus pan configuration for various communication tasks.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-37-49
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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