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STARLINK-4319 (53084)
COSPAR: 2022-077AT | Alt Name: Starlink 4319
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
53084
International Designator
2022-077AT
Epoch
Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:40:23 GMT
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Inclination
97.28°
Right Ascension
19.40°
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Argument of Perigee
100.39°
Period
95.64 min
Mean Motion
15.06 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
STARLINK-4319
Alternative Name
Starlink 4319
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
SPXS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 53084U 22077AT 26201.06971683 -.00000543 00000+0 -33737-4 0 9999
2 53084 97.2840 19.3966 0001407 100.3945 259.7441 15.05653002220902
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The STARLINK-4319 satellite, also known as Starlink 4319, is a communication spacecraft belonging to SpaceX's Starlink constellation. It was launched on July 11, 2022, from Space Launch Complex 4E (SLC4E) at Vandenberg Air Force Base using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of approximately 0.2 meters in length and 2.8 meters in diameter with a span of 9 meters, indicating it likely includes deployable solar arrays or antennas. It carries a Ku/Ka-band payload for communication purposes and is equipped with optical inter-satellite links for data transmission among the constellation satellites. The spacecraft weighs around 275 kilograms dry and was launched with a mass of 297 kilograms. Its propulsion system consists of krypton ion thrusters, and it generates power through solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + pan," reflecting its design for optimal communication capabilities in orbit.
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 3-1-42
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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