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STARLINK-4322 (53078)
COSPAR: 2022-077AM | Alt Name: Starlink 4322
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53078
International Designator
2022-077AM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:13:10 GMT
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Inclination
97.29°
Right Ascension
17.79°
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Argument of Perigee
90.13°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4322
Alternative Name
Starlink 4322
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 53078U 22077AM 26200.46747769 -.00000074 00000+0 -12322-5 0 9998
2 53078 97.2855 17.7946 0001936 90.1340 270.0110 15.05653862220748
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The Starlink satellite, designated NORAD CAT ID 53078 and OBJECT_ID 2022-077AM, was launched on July 11, 2022, from SLC4E at AFWTR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. It belongs to the "Starlink" constellation and has a configuration described as "Box + pan." The satellite measures 0.2 meters in length, 2.8 meters in diameter, with a span of 9 meters. Its dry mass is 275 kilograms, and it was launched with a mass of 297 kilograms. It is equipped with Ku/Ka-band payload and optical inter-satellite link equipment. The satellite's mission is communication, and its power system includes solar arrays and batteries. It uses Krypton ion thrusters for propulsion. Manufactured by SPXS, the satellite is owned by the same entity and is part of the Starlink Group 3-1-36 payload group.
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 3-1-36
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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