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STARLINK-5427 (54853)
COSPAR: 2022-177AK | Alt Name: Starlink 5427
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54853
International Designator
2022-177AK
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:36:01 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
95.44°
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Argument of Perigee
269.40°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5427
Alternative Name
Starlink 5427
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 54853U 22177AK 26200.77501527 -.00000859 00000+0 -21692-4 0 9995
2 54853 43.0046 95.4428 0001737 269.4027 90.6626 15.27568163197295
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink-5427 satellite, also known as Starlink 5427, is a communication satellite owned and operated by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters, indicating large solar arrays or antennas. It has a dry mass of 290 kg and was launched with a total mass of 305 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and an optical inter-satellite link, it also features Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion and solar arrays coupled with batteries for power generation. Its mission is to facilitate communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-1-34 constellation.
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 5-1-34
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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