STARLINK-4305 (53060)

COSPAR: 2022-077T | Alt Name: Starlink 4305

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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

53060

International Designator

2022-077T

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:37:04 GMT

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Inclination

97.29°

Right Ascension

17.68°

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Argument of Perigee

101.53°

Period

95.64 min

Mean Motion

15.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4305

Alternative Name

Starlink 4305

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53060U 22077T   26200.48407832  .00000003  00000+0  40928-5 0  9998

2 53060  97.2863  17.6790 0001626 101.5295 258.6116 15.05653695220737

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Summary

The satellite named STARLINK-4305, also known as Starlink 4305, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 11, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Space Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle, this satellite has a dry mass of 275 kg and a launch mass of 297 kg. It measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans up to 9 meters. Equipped with a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication and optical inter-satellite links, it also features krypton ion thrusters for maneuvering. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and batteries and has a box-shaped body with panel extensions.

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 3-1-18

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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