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STARLINK-4311 (53062)
COSPAR: 2022-077V | Alt Name: Starlink 4311
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NORAD ID
53062
International Designator
2022-077V
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:10:21 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
18.37°
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Argument of Perigee
90.70°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4311
Alternative Name
Starlink 4311
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 53062U 22077V 26201.09052220 .00000087 00000+0 99648-5 0 9990
2 53062 97.2860 18.3749 0001979 90.7030 269.4425 15.05652900220837
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Summary
The STARLINK-4311 satellite, also known as Starlink 4311 and operated by SpaceX (SPXS), was launched on July 11, 2022, from the Space Launch Complex 4E at Vandenberg Air Force Base using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It is part of the Starlink Group 3-1-20 constellation and serves a communication mission. The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and spans 9 meters, including its solar arrays and other deployed components. At launch, it had a mass of 297 kilograms, reducing to 275 kilograms as dry mass once operational. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload technology for communication and an optical inter-satellite link for data transfer. The propulsion system utilizes krypton ion thrusters, while solar arrays and batteries provide its power supply.
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
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Starlink Group 3-1-20
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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