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STARLINK-5403 (54862)
COSPAR: 2022-177AU | Alt Name: Starlink 5403
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54862
International Designator
2022-177AU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:36:56 GMT
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Inclination
43.00°
Right Ascension
99.60°
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Argument of Perigee
242.54°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5403
Alternative Name
Starlink 5403
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 54862U 22177AU 26200.06732494 .00000230 00000+0 17883-4 0 9994
2 54862 43.0035 99.6049 0000900 242.5444 117.5316 15.27576677197186
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5403 satellite, also known as Starlink 5403, is a communication satellite operated by SPXS (SpaceX) and was launched on December 28, 2022, from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 9 meters. The satellite carries a Ku/Ka-band payload along with an optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes and is equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power. Its propulsion system uses krypton ion thrusters. At launch, the total mass was 305 kilograms, while its dry mass is 290 kilograms. The satellite has a box-shaped body with pan attachments.
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 5-1-43
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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