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STARLINK-4323 (53069)
COSPAR: 2022-077AC | Alt Name: Starlink 4323
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53069
International Designator
2022-077AC
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:05:35 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
18.43°
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Argument of Perigee
115.56°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4323
Alternative Name
Starlink 4323
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 53069U 22077AC 26201.25388751 .00000687 00000+0 51485-4 0 9998
2 53069 97.2854 18.4269 0001406 115.5553 244.5820 15.05660094220854
Source: Celestrak
Summary
STARLINK-4323 is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. Launched on July 11, 2022, from AFWTR using Falcon 9 as the launch vehicle, it has a configuration of Box + pan and measures 0.2 meters in length with a diameter of 2.8 meters and a span of 9 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 275 kg, and it was launched with a mass of 297 kg. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment, as well as krypton ion thrusters for propulsion, it relies on solar arrays and batteries for power. Its mission is to provide communication services. The satellite's owner and manufacturer are SpaceX (SPXS).
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 3-1-27
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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