STARLINK-4345 (53049)

COSPAR: 2022-077G | Alt Name: Starlink 4345

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 11, 2022

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

53049

International Designator

2022-077G

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:46:24 GMT

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Inclination

97.29°

Right Ascension

18.28°

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Argument of Perigee

113.06°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4345

Alternative Name

Starlink 4345

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53049U 22077G   26201.07389972 -.00000483  00000+0 -29567-4 0  9994

2 53049  97.2852  18.2756 0001547 113.0604 247.0787 15.05652559220829

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Summary

STARLINK-4345 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 11, 2022, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, the satellite has a dry mass of 275 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 297 kilograms. It measures approximately 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, and spans 9 meters when its solar arrays are deployed. The satellite is equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication services, an optical inter-satellite link, and Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Its power comes from solar arrays and batteries, serving the mission of providing communication services as part of SpaceX's Starlink constellation.

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

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 3-1-07

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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