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STARLINK-5395 (54831)
COSPAR: 2022-177M | Alt Name: Starlink 5395
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54831
International Designator
2022-177M
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 03:54:40 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
107.90°
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Argument of Perigee
266.48°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5395
Alternative Name
Starlink 5395
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 54831U 22177M 26201.16296992 -.00000808 00000+0 -19839-4 0 9996
2 54831 43.0014 107.9001 0000860 266.4769 93.5984 15.27581101197182
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5395 satellite, also known as Starlink 5395, is a communications spacecraft belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 (LC40) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when deployed. It weighs approximately 305 kilograms at launch with a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload systems and an optical inter-satellite link for data transmission, STARLINK-5395 uses solar arrays and batteries for power generation. For propulsion, it is fitted with Krypton ion thrusters. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with a pan configuration, and its primary mission is to facilitate communication services.
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 5-1-12
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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