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STARLINK-5408 (54810)
COSPAR: 2022-175BE | Alt Name: Starlink 5408
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54810
International Designator
2022-175BE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:00:01 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
149.93°
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Argument of Perigee
86.99°
Period
94.57 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5408
Alternative Name
Starlink 5408
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 54810U 22175BE 26200.83335647 .00059260 00000+0 25052-2 0 9991
2 54810 53.1605 149.9301 0002439 86.9861 84.9644 15.22683950 5835
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Summary
The STARLINK-5408 satellite, also known as Starlink 5408 and part of the Starlink Group 4-37-53 payload, was launched on December 17, 2022, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it utilizes krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays paired with batteries for power supply. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan" and was manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX), operating under a US-based ownership.
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 4-37-53
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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