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STARLINK-4284 (53023)
COSPAR: 2022-076AP | Alt Name: Starlink 4284
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 7, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53023
International Designator
2022-076AP
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:53:50 GMT
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Inclination
53.16°
Right Ascension
212.49°
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Argument of Perigee
80.46°
Period
95.44 min
Mean Motion
15.09 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4284
Alternative Name
Starlink 4284
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 53023U 22076AP 26200.41238602 .00000286 00000+0 36092-4 0 9995
2 53023 53.1590 212.4933 0001227 80.4638 279.6492 15.08830353222879
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Summary
The satellite named STARLINK-4284, also known as Starlink 4284 and designated by NORAD with ID 53023, is part of the Starlink constellation manufactured by SpaceX (SPXS). It was launched on July 7, 2022, from LC40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. Its dimensions include a length of 0.2 meters, diameter of 2.8 meters, and span of 9 meters. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link for communication purposes, it also features krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system and solar arrays combined with batteries to power the satellite. The mission of this satellite is focused on communication services.
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
275
Launch Mass
297
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 4-21-38
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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