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STARLINK-5379 (54868)
COSPAR: 2022-177BA | Alt Name: Starlink 5379
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 28, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
54868
International Designator
2022-177BA
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:15:40 GMT
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Inclination
43.01°
Right Ascension
93.53°
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Argument of Perigee
268.72°
Period
94.27 min
Mean Motion
15.28 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-5379
Alternative Name
Starlink 5379
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 54868U 22177BA 26201.09422449 .00000634 00000+0 32568-4 0 9995
2 54868 43.0056 93.5271 0001435 268.7203 91.3484 15.27564188197349
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-5379 satellite, also known as Starlink 5379, was launched on December 28, 2022, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 40 using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink constellation and serves communication purposes for SpaceX (SPXS). The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and 9 meters in span. Its dry mass is 290 kilograms, with a launch mass of 305 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology for communication and an optical inter-satellite link. The satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as its motor system and solar arrays combined with batteries for power generation.
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 5-1-49
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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