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STARLINK-5400 (54861)
COSPAR: 2022-177AT | Alt Name: Starlink 5400
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54861
International Designator
2022-177AT
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 03:09:08 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
104.61°
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Argument of Perigee
272.68°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5400
Alternative Name
Starlink 5400
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 54861U 22177AT 26199.13135233 -.00000511 00000+0 -90525-5 0 9995
2 54861 43.0047 104.6084 0001541 272.6761 87.3914 15.27572982197040
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5400 satellite, also known as Starlink 5400 and part of the Starlink Group 5-1-42 payload, was launched by SpaceX (SPXS) on December 28, 2022, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is designed for communication purposes with dimensions including a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. The satellite has a dry mass of 290 kilograms and a launch mass of 305 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link capabilities, it uses solar arrays and batteries for power and employs krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its shape is described as box + pan, but other details such as RCS, ADCS, color, transmitter frequencies, major events, material composition, constellation name, related satellites, and sources are not provided.
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 5-1-42
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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