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STARLINK-5360 (54846)
COSPAR: 2022-177AC | Alt Name: Starlink 5360
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54846
International Designator
2022-177AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:39:38 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
108.55°
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Argument of Perigee
225.77°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5360
Alternative Name
Starlink 5360
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 54846U 22177AC 26200.44419307 .00003114 00000+0 12255-3 0 9994
2 54846 43.0017 108.5515 0000558 225.7731 134.3075 15.27600356197111
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-5360, also known as Starlink 5360, is a communication satellite operated by SpaceX (SPXS). Launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms. It is part of the Starlink Group 5-1-27 constellation and is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload capabilities along with optical inter-satellite links for communication purposes. The satellite's dimensions are notable, including a length of 0.2 meters, a diameter of 2.8 meters, and a span of 9 meters, giving it a Box + pan shape. It is powered by solar arrays and batteries and uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion.
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 5-1-27
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
Map
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