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STARLINK-5409 (54859)
COSPAR: 2022-177AR | Alt Name: Starlink 5409
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54859
International Designator
2022-177AR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:19:26 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
100.04°
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Argument of Perigee
242.11°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5409
Alternative Name
Starlink 5409
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 54859U 22177AR 26200.01349676 -.00002538 00000+0 -82732-4 0 9991
2 54859 43.0021 100.0407 0000855 242.1052 117.9713 15.27577760197170
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5409 satellite, also known as Starlink 5409, is owned by SpaceX (SPXS) and was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes with an equipment payload that includes Ku/Ka-band transmission capabilities and optical inter-satellite links. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. It weighs 305 kilograms at launch and 290 kilograms dry mass. Propulsion is provided by krypton ion thrusters, and power generation comes from solar arrays with battery storage. The shape of the satellite can be described as a box with solar panels.
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 5-1-40
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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