STARLINK-5381 (54828)

COSPAR: 2022-177J | Alt Name: Starlink 5381

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 28, 2022

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54828

International Designator

2022-177J

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:38 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

110.25°

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Argument of Perigee

255.63°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5381

Alternative Name

Starlink 5381

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 54828U 22177J   26200.78864580 -.00001179  00000+0 -33354-4 0  9993

2 54828  43.0039 110.2480 0000969 255.6268 104.4476 15.27568299197122

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Summary

The satellite STARLINK-5381, also known as Starlink 5381, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 28, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 290 kg and a launch mass of 305 kg. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters when fully deployed. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters to maintain its orbit. The satellite's structure can be described as a box shape 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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.2

Diameter

2.8

Span

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 5-1-09

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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