STARLINK-5394 (54830)

COSPAR: 2022-177L | Alt Name: Starlink 5394

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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

54830

International Designator

2022-177L

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:10:26 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

110.33°

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Argument of Perigee

272.51°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5394

Alternative Name

Starlink 5394

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54830U 22177L   26200.79891514  .00000143  00000+0  14720-4 0  9998

2 54830  43.0048 110.3272 0001053 272.5125  87.5606 15.27577455197120

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Summary

The STARLINK-5394 satellite, also known as Starlink 5394, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 28, 2022 from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (LC40) aboard a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload, optical inter-satellite link capabilities, and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. Its propulsion system consists of Krypton ion thrusters. The spacecraft has a box plus panel shape designed for communication purposes and was manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS).

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 5-1-11

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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