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STARLINK-5406 (54860)
COSPAR: 2022-177AS | Alt Name: Starlink 5406
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54860
International Designator
2022-177AS
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:46:16 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
96.03°
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Argument of Perigee
249.81°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5406
Alternative Name
Starlink 5406
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54860U 22177AS 26200.74046786 .00000420 00000+0 24769-4 0 9991
2 54860 43.0029 96.0263 0000978 249.8103 110.2644 15.27572734197288
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5406 satellite, also known as Starlink 5406, is part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation and was launched on December 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. This communication satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. It weighs 305 kg at launch and has a dry mass of 290 kg. The satellite is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for data transmission, an optical inter-satellite link, and krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Power is provided by solar arrays and batteries. The design includes a box-shaped body with a panoramic section, manufactured in the United States by SpaceX.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 5-1-41
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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