STARLINK-5386 (54834)

COSPAR: 2022-177Q | Alt Name: Starlink 5386

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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

54834

International Designator

2022-177Q

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:15:59 GMT

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Inclination

43.00°

Right Ascension

110.36°

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Argument of Perigee

272.80°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5386

Alternative Name

Starlink 5386

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54834U 22177Q   26200.80277022 -.00000246  00000+0  58260-6 0  9990

2 54834  43.0040 110.3569 0001343 272.7952  87.2746 15.27574848197133

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Summary

STARLINK-5386, also known as Starlink 5386, is a communication satellite launched by SpaceX on December 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. With a configuration of "Box + pan," it has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 290 kilograms, and its total launch mass was 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities and an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes. STARLINK-5386 uses Krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays along with batteries to generate power. The satellite's primary mission involves providing communication services, forming part of the Starlink Group 5-1-15 constellation owned by SpaceX.

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 5-1-15

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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