STARLINK-5380 (54829)

COSPAR: 2022-177K | Alt Name: Starlink 5380

DECAYED

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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

54829

International Designator

2022-177K

Decay Date

9/19/2024

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5380

Alternative Name

Starlink 5380

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STARLINK-5380 satellite, also known as Starlink 5380, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Launch Complex 40, using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link, the satellite uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. Its propulsion system includes Krypton ion thrusters. The purpose of this communication satellite is to support SpaceX's global internet connectivity mission as part of the Starlink Group 5-1-10 constellation.

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 5-1-10

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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