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STARLINK-5382 (54820)
COSPAR: 2022-177A | Alt Name: Starlink 5382
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54820
International Designator
2022-177A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:51:48 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
114.08°
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Argument of Perigee
264.17°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5382
Alternative Name
Starlink 5382
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 54820U 22177A 26200.03598022 .00000394 00000+0 23857-4 0 9991
2 54820 43.0024 114.0759 0001306 264.1689 95.9014 15.27575648197013
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5382, also known as Starlink 5382, is a communication satellite under the ownership and manufacture of SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 28, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology for communication purposes. It features solar arrays and batteries for power supply and uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system. The spacecraft measures 0.2 meters in length, has a diameter of 2.8 meters, and spans 9 meters with its shape described as a box with a pan configuration.
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 5-1-01
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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