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STARLINK-5432 (54848)
COSPAR: 2022-177AE | Alt Name: Starlink 5432
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54848
International Designator
2022-177AE
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:58:15 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
93.76°
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Argument of Perigee
278.39°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5432
Alternative Name
Starlink 5432
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 54848U 22177AE 26201.12378911 -.00001360 00000+0 -39908-4 0 9995
2 54848 43.0002 93.7582 0001326 278.3879 81.6822 15.27567680197348
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Summary
STARLINK-5432 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and has a span of 9 meters due to its solar arrays or other deployable structures. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch, reducing to a dry mass of 290 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link technology, STARLINK-5432 utilizes krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and is powered by solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as box-shaped with additional panels or appendages.
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 5-1-29
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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