STARLINK-5384 (54836)

COSPAR: 2022-177S | Alt Name: Starlink 5384

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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

54836

International Designator

2022-177S

Epoch

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:38:27 GMT

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Inclination

42.99°

Right Ascension

334.21°

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Argument of Perigee

282.27°

Period

87.76 min

Mean Motion

16.41 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5384

Alternative Name

Starlink 5384

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 54836U 22177S   26154.52670146  .08274357  93516-5  52509-3 0  9993

2 54836  42.9897 334.2056 0008135 282.2709  77.7273 16.40760283190489

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Summary

STARLINK-5384 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 28, 2022, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system. Power generation relies on solar arrays supplemented by batteries, while the satellite’s shape can be described as a box 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 5-1-17

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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