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STARLINK-4313 (53064)
COSPAR: 2022-077X | Alt Name: Starlink 4313
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53064
International Designator
2022-077X
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 02:12:17 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
19.44°
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Argument of Perigee
100.51°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4313
Alternative Name
Starlink 4313
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 53064U 22077X 26201.09186796 .00000008 00000+0 44851-5 0 9997
2 53064 97.2861 19.4355 0001026 100.5140 259.6204 15.05653970220902
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4313 satellite, also known as Starlink 4313 and part of the Starlink Group 3-1-22 payload, is a communication satellite manufactured by SPXS (SpaceX) for SpaceX. It was launched on July 11, 2022, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, equipped with solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It weighs 275 kilograms dry and had an initial launch mass of 297 kilograms. The payload includes Ku/Ka-band communication equipment and optical inter-satellite links, while it uses krypton ion thrusters as its propulsion system.
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 3-1-22
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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