STARLINK-4346 (53073)

COSPAR: 2022-077AG | Alt Name: Starlink 4346

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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

53073

International Designator

2022-077AG

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:33:39 GMT

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Inclination

97.64°

Right Ascension

31.16°

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Argument of Perigee

116.78°

Period

94.52 min

Mean Motion

15.24 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

STARLINK-4346

Alternative Name

Starlink 4346

Type

Payload

Status

Partially operational

Owner

SPXS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 53073U 22077AG  26201.06503492  .00006405  00000+0  27118-3 0  9992

2 53073  97.6357  31.1585 0007439 116.7789 243.4209 15.23511294221431

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Summary

The STARLINK-4346 satellite, also known as Starlink 4346, is a communication satellite belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 11, 2022, from the AFWTR launch site at SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms and its launch mass was 297 kilograms. Equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and optical inter-satellite links, the satellite uses krypton ion thrusters as propulsion and solar arrays along with batteries for power supply. The shape of the satellite is described as a box with panels. It operates in a communication mission under SpaceX ownership.

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 3-1-31

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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