STARLINK-5416 (54855)

COSPAR: 2022-177AM | Alt Name: Starlink 5416

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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

54855

International Designator

2022-177AM

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:11:04 GMT

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Inclination

43.01°

Right Ascension

94.30°

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Argument of Perigee

271.74°

Period

94.27 min

Mean Motion

15.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-5416

Alternative Name

Starlink 5416

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 54855U 22177AM  26200.96602235  .00000766  00000+0  37379-4 0  9990

2 54855  43.0054  94.2954 0001438 271.7362  88.3325 15.27580125197329

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Summary

STARLINK-5416, also known as Starlink 5416, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on December 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (AFETR) using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle from Launch Complex 40. The satellite measures approximately 0.2 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.8 meters with a span of 9 meters due to its deployable components. It has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 305 kilograms, powered by solar arrays and batteries. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its purpose is to provide communication services as part of the Starlink Group 5-1-36 mission. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with a pan configuration. It was manufactured by SpaceX and operates under their ownership.

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 5-1-36

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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